The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls involving RV Manufacturers – October 31st, 2022

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

 BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY

Entrance Door Handrail Incorrect Diameter

A smaller handrail may be difficult to grip, resulting in a slip or fall and increasing injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 20

Blue Bird Body Company is recalling certain 2023 Vision and All-American transit buses. The entrance door handrail has an under-sized diameter and is not compliant with Part 1192, Americans with Disability Act (ADA), Appendix A, Chapter 3, T303.3.2, which requires a minimum diameter of 1.25 inches.

Dealers will replace the handrail, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed in December.

 

SHYFT GROUP

Park Brake Interlock Valve Incorrectly Installed

An incorrectly installed pneumatic parking brake interlock valve may cause the parking brake to inadvertently engage, increasing crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 15

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan RV Chassis K4 motorhomes. The pneumatic parking brake interlock valve may be incorrectly installed.

Shyft Group will inspect and repair the pneumatic parking brake interlock valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed in October.

 

Insufficient Air Brake Supply Volume/FMVSS 121

The undersized air brake supply reservoir may provide an insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive braking, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 414

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2015-2019 Spartan MM and K2 RV Chassis. The air brake supply reservoir is less than 12 times the combined volume of air for all service brake chambers. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”

Shyft Group will replace the air supply reservoir, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed in November.

 

Front and Rear Suspension Fasteners Can Break

The fasteners can break allowing the suspension to shift and increasing crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: Four

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023 Spartan K2 RV chassis. The fasteners attaching the front and rear suspension to the chassis frame may have insufficient strength.

Shyft Group will replace the fasteners, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification.

SUNSET PARK & RV

Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop

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

Potential Number of Units Affected: 867

Sunset Park & RV is recalling certain 2022 Sunset Park & RV Sun Lite and Rush travel trailers. The welded seam on the fabric may separate, allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed in November.

WINNEBAGO 

LP Fuel Line May Contact Tire and Cause a Gas Leak

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

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,616

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 View and Navion vehicles. The LP fuel line is routed near the rear wheel well, which may allow the fuel line to contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a gas leak.

Dealers will secure the LP line with secondary cable ties, free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed in December.