The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls- April 11th, 2022

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

HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC

An overloaded vehicle can increase crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 26

Heartland is recalling certain 2021-2022 North Trail trailers. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) listed on the Federal Certification Label, is incorrect, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”

Dealers will send replacement certification labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 28, 2022.

 LANCE CAMPER MANUFACTURING CORP.

Data Cable May Catch Fire

A data cable resting on a burner box can short, increasing the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 77

Lance Camper is recalling certain 2022 Lance 650, 825, 865, 1062, and 1172 truck campers. The data cable may be routed through the cold-water inlet, causing the cable to rest on the burner box.

Dealers will reroute the data cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2022.

Data Cable May Catch Fire

A data cable resting on a burner box can short, increasing the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 18

Lance Camper is recalling certain 2022 Lance 1685, 1985, 1995, 2185, and 2445 travel trailers. The data cable may be routed through the cold water inlet, causing the cable to rest on the burner box.

Dealers will reroute the data cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2022.

GRAND DESIGN RV, LLC

Loose Wiring May Cause Fire

Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 198

Grand Design is recalling certain 2022 Reflection and Transcend travel trailers, equipped with a 50-amp shore power inlet. The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly and resulting in a loose wiring connection.

Dealers will inspect and replace the power inlet, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 27, 2022.

KEYSTONE RV CO.

Incorrect Axles and Tires Installed

An overloaded vehicle increases the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 35

Keystone is recalling certain 2022 Passport travel trailers. The trailers were built with the incorrect size axles and tires, which could cause the vehicle to become overloaded.

Dealers will replace the axles, tires, and rims, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 17, 2022.

Loose Wiring May Cause Fire

Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 569

Keystone is recalling certain 2022 Alpine, Impact, Arcadia, Avalanche, Fuzion, and Passport travel trailers, equipped with a 50-amp shore power inlet. The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly and resulting in a loose wiring connection.

Dealers will inspect and replace the power inlet, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 23, 2022. Keystone’s number for this recall is 22-428.

Tire May Contact the Outrigger Causing Tire Damage

Damaged tires can fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 513

Keystone is recalling certain 2019-2022 Cougar 29FKD travel trailers. Improper clearance may allow the tires to contact the outrigger, causing damage to the tires.

Dealers will notch the existing outrigger and install an additional outrigger between the two tires to provide proper clearance, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 23, 2022. Keystone’s number for this recall is 22-430.

JAYCO, Inc.

Loose Wiring May Cause Fire

Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 196

Jayco is recalling certain 2022 White hawk travel trailers, equipped with a 50-amp shore power inlet. The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly and resulting in a loose wiring connection.

Dealers will inspect and replace the power inlet, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 27, 2022. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9901575.