The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls involving RV Manufacturers – March 13th, 2023

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is the latest list of RV recalls compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Per strict NHTSA protocols, manufacturers will next notify its dealer partners of the recall notice. Each notice will include details of the affected vehicles as well as the appropriate remedy.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling 4,804 2023 Transit vehicles equipped with the Special Vehicle Operations Accessory Service Kit #1 or #2 with a High Specification Vehicle Interface Connector. When the accessory kit is installed, the auxiliary wire harness will disable the heating, air-conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) including the defrost and defog systems. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 103, “Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems.” Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 20, 2023.

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling 147 2023 Bay Star, Bay Star Sport, and Canyon Star motorhomes. The entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 1, 2023.

Off Grid Trailers (Off Grid) is recalling 300 2020-2022 Pando, 2020-2023 Expedition, and Switchback travel trailers, equipped with certain SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification.

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling 22 2023 Adventurer, Vista and Itasca Sunstar motorhomes. The motorhomes may be missing the rear reflectors. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.” Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 28, 2023.

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling 272 2020-2023 Palomino Solaire 320TSBH travel trailers. These vehicles may be missing the rearward and forward supports for the freshwater tank, which may cause the tank to become dislodged. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 12, 2023.

Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling 105 2023 Imagine AIM travel trailers. The Federal Certification Label incorrectly states the tire size and inflation pressure requirement. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.” Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 17, 2023.