The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: FORD MOTOR CO. Parking Brake Cable May Fail Parking brake failure can result in unintended vehicle movement, increasing the crash risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 24 Ford is recalling certain 2015-2020 Transit vehicles. An incorrect driveshaft torsional damper service kit may have been…
By: RVBusiness|Published on: Aug 19, 2021|Categories: Today’s Industry News One of the most exciting trends in RV ownership over the past few years has been the increase in families with young children, reports the RV Industry Association (RVIA). According to the recent Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile, these owners are under 45 years old and have…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: NEWMAR CORP. Window Adhesive Failure Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the crash or injury risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,169 Newmar is recalling certain 2019-2021 Bay Star, Ventana, New Aire, 2019-2020 Canyon Star, Bay Star…
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association is very pleased to report that RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada for the 2nd Quarter ending June 30th,2021 totaled 16,250 units compared to 4,471 in 2020, representing an increase of 263.45% over the same period last year. Total RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada YTD for the period ending June 30th…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls: AIRSTREAM, INC. Incorrect Circuit Protection and Wire Size The inverter electrical circuit could become overloaded, which can increase the fire risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 29 Airstream is recalling certain 2022 Interstate 24X recreational vehicles. The inverters may have been improperly wired with…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls effective August 2nd, 2021: ECLIPSE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC. Stove Saddle Valves May Leak Gas A gas leak can increase the fire risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 500 Eclipse is recalling certain 2020-2021 Attitude, Stellar, and Iconic trailers equipped with Dometic S31, R731, and…
Results for the RV Industry Association’s June 2021 survey of manufacturers determined that total RV shipments ended the month with 50,706 units, an increase of 25.3% compared to the 40,462 units shipped during June 2020; this June was also the best on comparable record being up 7% against the 47,416 shipments in June 2017.Typically, Canadian…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling 79 2022 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT45 Chassis. The leaf spring eye on the rear suspension may be undersized, which could result in it breaking and detaching from the vehicle.…
July 15, 2021, Elkhart, IN – BMPRO’s expansion into the US market is transforming how Americans adventure with the help of Smart RV systems such as JAYCOMMAND®. With over 50 years of experience in power solutions and inspired by the great outdoors, BMPRO has created a range of rugged, smart, and reliable products to power adventures – providing…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following recalls: HEARTLAND RV, LLC Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 120 The operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the crash risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 27. Heartland is recalling certain 2021 Heartland Pioneer SS171 travel trailers. The federal certification label lists the incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following recall: WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES Seat Belt Retractor May Lock/FMVSS 208 and 209 If the seat belt retractor locks, a passenger may believe they are trapped in the vehicle, increasing the injury risk. Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,566. Winnebago is recalling certain 2021-2022 Solis, Travato, and Ekko vehicles,…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Jayco Inc. is recalling 87,649 2017-2018 Jayco Designer, 2017-2021 Eagle HT, Eagle, Jay Feather, Jay Flight SLX, Jay Flight, North Point, Octane Superlite, Pinnacle, White Hawk, 2017-2020 Eagle HT, 2018-2021 Jay Flight Bungalow, 2017-2019 Octane, and…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Genesis Supreme RV is recalling 460 2020-2021 Genesis, Vortex, and Wanderer bumper pull and low profile fifth wheel trailers, equipped with Dometic 3-burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Ford Motor Company is recalling 17,616 2021 F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles equipped with dual rear wheels and front wheel hub extenders. The front wheel hub extenders may be improperly attached to the front rotor…
Published on: Jun 7, 2021 The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Daimler Vans USA LLC (DVUSA) is recalling 168 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles equipped with the camper upfit option. The Electronic Stability Control (ESP) software was not updated for vehicles with a…
Canada Border Services Agency, June 4th, 2021 It has come to our attention that Canadian residents crossing into Canada have expressed confusion over the process for temporarily importing a vehicle that is registered and licensed in the United States (US) (i.e. US-plated vehicles). We would like to take this opportunity to provide further clarity regarding…
By: RVBusiness|Published on: Jun 1, 2021 Strong growth through the remainder of 2021 will push RV wholesale shipments to their highest historical total ever, according to the Summer 2021 issue of “RV RoadSigns,” the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The latest projection shows total 2021 RV shipments ranging between…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): Roadtrek Inc. is recalling certain 2020-2021 Zion, Zion SRT, and Play motorhomes. The undermount generator that charges the Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) house batteries may have a faulty internal regulator, which could damage the AGM batteries and…
The following is the latest list of RV recalls complied by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA): • Gulf Stream Coach Inc. is recalling 246 2021 Vista Cruiser, Vintage Cruiser, Gulf Breeze, Matrix, Streamlite, Express, Envision, and Geo travel trailers. The Federal Certification Label may have incorrect tire size and tire pressure information listed.…
May 19th, 2021 The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association is pleased to report that RV Wholesale Shipments into Canada for the 1st Quarter ending March 31st, 2021 totaled 13,852 units compared to 8,634 in 2020, representing an increase of 60.44% for the period over last year. The RV and Camping Industry in Canada significantly increased in…