The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls involving RV Manufacturers – July 5th, 2022

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

AIRSTREAM, INC.

Hub May Separate from Axle Wheel End

Hub separation from the wheel end may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 224

Airstream is recalling certain 2022 Caravel, Flying Cloud, Globetrotter, International and Pottery Barn travel trailers. The 42mm cartridge bearing washer within the hub assembly may crack, causing the hub to separate from the axle wheel end.

Dealers will replace the 42mm cartridge bearing washer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 23. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.

FOREST RIVER, INC.

Incorrect Axle Rating on Federal Placard/Part 567

An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control and increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 205

Forest River is recalling certain 2022 RPOD RPT153 travel trailers. The Federal Placard states an incorrect axle rating of 4400 pounds, instead of the correct rating of 3500 pounds, which can cause the vehicle to become overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”

Forest River will mail replacement labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 3. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 Option 2. Forest River’s number for this recall is 80-1525.

GRAND DESIGN RV, LLC

110-Volt Power Supply May Overheat Causing a Fire

An overheated power supply wire increases the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 165

Grand Design is recalling certain 2022 Momentum travel trailers. The 110-volt power supply wire was incorrectly wired directly into the solar inverter, which can overload the circuit and cause the power supply wire to overheat.

Dealers will rewire the 110-volt power wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 25. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910030.

KZRV, L.P.

Incorrect Tire Information on Tire Placard

Overinflated tires can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 13

KZ RV is recalling certain 2021 Escape travel trailers. The tire placard states incorrect tire information, which can result in the tires being overinflated.

KZ RV will provide a new tire placard and installation instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 26. Owners may contact KZ RV customer service at 1-800-768-4016 ext. 154 or 153. KZ RV’s number for this recall is KZ-2022-03.