The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls involving RV Manufacturers – August 8th, 2022

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

ALLIANCE RV, LLC

Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,319

Alliance is recalling certain 2023 Paradigm and Valor travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Dealers will inspect for any weld separation and replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 16, 2022. Owners may contact Alliance customer service at 574-226-0140.

CRUISER RV

Incorrect GAWR on Certification Label/Part 567

The vehicle may be overloaded, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 68

Cruiser is recalling certain 2022 Shadow Cruiser travel trailers. The federal certification label shows the incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”

Cruiser will send out replacement certification labels, free of charge. Owners notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 30, 2022. Owners may contact Cruiser at 1-574-206-7920.

EMBER RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting

A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 130

Ember is recalling certain 2022 Overland series trailers, model numbers 191MDB, 190MDB, 170MBH, and 170MRB. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.

Dealers will replace the LP quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 5, 2022. Owners may contact Ember’s customer service at 1-844-732-4204.

FOREST RIVER, INC.

Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 49,295

Forest River is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers.

The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 17, 2022.

Axle May Be Installed Backwards

A loss of brake function increases the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 244

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Flagstaff and 2022-2023 Rockwood tent campers. The axle may be installed backward, which can reduce brake function.

Dealers will inspect and properly install the axle if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 9, 2022.

Pull-Out Bunk May Not Be Laminated Properly

A pull-out bunk that fails during use can increase the injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 449

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Viking, Clipper, and VTREC camping trailers. The pull-out bunk bed may not be laminated and therefore not support weight as intended, causing the pull-out bunk to fail.

Dealers will inspect the bunk(s) for lamination and replace the bunk(s) if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 10, 2022.

KZRV, L.P.

Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,449

KZRV, L.P. is recalling certain 2022-2023 Connect, Confluence, Durango, Durango Gold, Sonic, Sportsmen, Sportsmen Classic, Sportsmen Sportster, SportTrek, Spree Escape, and Venom travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

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

VANLEIGH RV

Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 47

Vanleigh RV is recalling certain 2022 Beacon and Vilano travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 27, 2022. Owners may contact Vanleigh RV customer service at 1-662-612-4040. Vanleigh RV’s number for this recall is VL-105.

WINNEBAGO

Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 411

Winnebago is recalling certain 2022 Voyage travel trailers. The welded seam on the fabric may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Dealers will inspect and replace the awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 16, 2022.