The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls involving RV Manufacturers – September 12th, 2022

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

DRV SUITES

Incorrect Placement of Rear Lights/FMVSS 108

Incorrectly placed rear lights may reduce vehicle visibility, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 491

DRV is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mobile Suites fifth wheels. The tail, stop and turn lights may have been incorrectly placed, with the top portion of the lights above 72 inches high. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”

Dealers will inspect the light heights, and install additional lights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 26, 2022.

JAYCO

Incorrectly Routed Refrigerator LP Gas Line.

In the event of a gas leak, gas can build up inside the concealed area, increasing the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 45

Jayco is recalling certain 2022-2023 White Hawk travel trailers. The refrigerator LP gas line may have been improperly routed and concealed in the underbelly of the trailer.

Dealers will reroute the refrigerator LP gas line, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 30, 2022.

 Torsion Bar Assembled Incorrectly

An incorrectly assembled torsion bar may fail at the connection between the torsion bar and linkage, resulting in a loss of vehicle stability, and increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 245

Jayco is recalling certain 2021-2022 Entegra Qwest, Jayco Melbourne and Melbourne Prestige motorhomes. The shim on the torsion bar was incorrectly installed between the nut and the torsion bar, rather than between the ball stud and the torsion bar.

Dealers will replace the torsion bar linkage and correct the position of the shim, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 3, 2022.

Water Drain Not Installed in Air Intake Box

Water buildup inside the air intake box can enter the engine and cause engine failure, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 856

Jayco is recalling certain 2021-2023 Entegra Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Reatta, Reatta XL and Jayco Embark motorhomes. The engine air intake box may not have a water drain installed, which can cause water to build up inside the air intake box.

Dealers will inspect and install a drain, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 3, 2022.

REV GROUP

Hydraulic Lines Improperly Routed

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

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,395

REV Recreation Group is recalling certain 2018-2019 Fleetwood Jamboree, 2020-2023 Fleetwood Southwind, Bounder, Flair, Fortis, Holiday Rambler Admiral, Invicta, Vacationer, 2021-2023 Fleetwood Discovery, Discovery LXE, Holiday Rambler Navigator, Armada, Nautica, 2023 Fleetwood Flex, Holiday Rambler Eclipse, 2021 Fleetwood Pace Arrow LXE, 2018 Holiday Rambler Vesta, 2022-2023 Fleetwood Frontier, 2021-2022 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, Holiday Rambler Endeavor and 2019 Holiday Rambler Augusta motorhomes. The hydraulic lines may have been improperly routed, secured or protected, which can result in a hydraulic fluid leak.

Dealers will inspect the hydraulic hoses for chafing or heat damage, and install hose protection, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 28, 2022.

ROADTREK

Improperly Tightened Seat Mounting Bolts/FMVSS 207

A seat with a loose mounting bolt may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the injury risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 36

Roadtrek Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Zion, Zion SRT, Chase and Zion Slumber motorhomes. The front seat mounting bolts may be improperly tightened. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 207, “Seating Systems.”

Dealers will inspect the bolts, and tighten them, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 6, 2022.

TIFFIN

Improperly Tightened Wheel Lug Nuts

A loose wheel can detach, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 9

Wayfarer is recalling certain 2017-2020 Tiffin Wayfarer motorhomes. During the recall repair for recall number 21V-514, the wheel lug nuts may not have been properly tightened during service at the Wayfarer Service Center. The result can cause the wheels to come loose.

Dealers will check the lugs, and tighten them to specification, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 28, 2022.