The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls involving RV Manufacturers – June 20th, 2022

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

FOREST RIVER

Step Treads Inadequately Secured to Step Brackets

The step treads may detach from the step bracket, increasing the injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 607

Forest River is recalling certain 2022 Prime Time Crusader and Sanibel fifth wheel travel trailers. The step treads are inadequately secured to the step brackets.

Dealers will install an elevator bolt to properly secure tread to the steps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 8, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River’s number for this recall is 49-1523.

Swing Up Table Could Drop Unexpectedly

The table could drop down in the upright or closed position, increasing the injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 168

Forest River is recalling certain 2022 East to West Alta and Palomino SolAire travel trailers equipped with a swing up table/bed base. The base may have incomplete welds that are unable to hold the intended weight, causing the table/bed base to drop unexpectedly.

Dealers will replace the replace the swing up table, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 16, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service for the Alta at 1-574-264-6664 or for the SolAire at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1519.

OFF GRID TRAILERS

Damaged Cooktop Control Valves May Leak Gas

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

Potential Number of Units Affected: 300

Off Grid is recalling certain 2021-22 Expedition, Pando and Switchback travel trailers equipped with certain 2-burner cooktops. The burner control valves may become damaged, causing a gas leak.

Off Grid will work with Dometic to replace the cooktops, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Off Grid customer service at 1-800-786-3221.