October 19th- NHTSA Issues Recalls Affecting Jayco, Forest River, Keystone

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:

Jayco, Inc.

Electrical System, Seats

Damaged power seat wires may short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 433

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Entegra Aspire, 2020-2021 Anthem and Cornerstone, and 2021 Reatta, ReattaXL, and Jayco Embark motorhomes built with Villa power seats. The power seat wiring may become chafed due to poor routing, and no protection, or melt from exceeding the 14 gauge wire amp capacity.

Jayco will notify owners, and the dealers will place the seat wiring in the loom and secure it with wire ties, free of charge. The remedy regarding the switch and exceeding the amp capacity is still under development. The recall is expected to begin Nov. 29, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco customer service for this recall at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903521.

Forest River

P2K Bunk System Inner Gear May Fail

If the motor fails, the bunk may fall while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 67

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Georgetown motorhomes. The P2K Bunk Bed System motor may fail, causing the bunk to fall from the stowed position.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bunk motor, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Nov. 11, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1234. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1237.

Keystone RV Company

Incorrect Axle and Tires

The incorrect axle, tires and rims can result in the operator overloading the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 10

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020 Hideout 290LHS recreational trailers. These vehicles were incorrectly built with 3,500-pound axles and ST205/75R14D tires and rims rather than the 4,400-pound axles and ST225/75R15D tires and rims as specified on the Federal Identification Tag.

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect axle, tires, and rims with 4,400-pound axles, ST225/75R15D tires and matching rims, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Nov. 27, 2020. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 20-388.