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Government issues RV recalls for September
The following recreational vehicle vehicle safety defect/noncompliance notices were received in September, 2007 by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This list may not be complete, but should cover most recalls.
Monaco is recalling an undetermined quantity of MY 2006-2007 recreational vehicles equipped with Atwood sealed burner ranges. The range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or 'kink' in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture. This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning. Monaco is working with Atwood to have the tubes replaced on these range. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign.
Freightliner is recalling 450 MY 2005-2008 Columbia, Century ST, Coronado, and Classic XL trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering. The tie rod arms may have been incorrectly installed. The threaded end of the ball socket assembly may fracture and separate. A fractured tie rod assembly will make the vehicle more difficult to control at higher speeds and a crash may occur. Dealers will inspect for installation of the steering arms. Steering components will be replaced on trucks that have incorrectly installed tie rod arms. The recall is expected to begin on or about October 26, 2007.
Dodgen is recalling 19 MY 2007-2008 24' Rear Bath, 26' Rear Bath, 26' Rear Side Bed, 32' Rear Queen, 32' Rear Twin, and 32' Guardian Toy Hauler motorhomes equipped with Suburban glass top, sealed burner range or slide-in cook top. A threaded connector on the tube between the burner valve and the burner may not have been fully tightened during the manufacturing process. If the threaded connector is not properly tightened, it is possible for the gas to leak from the connection when the burner is turned on. LP gas is heavier than air and any leaked gas could accumulate in an enclosed or low area in the recreational vehicle. A sufficient quantity of accumulated gas, if ignited, could cause a fire or explosion. Dodgen is working with Suburban to have the burner tubes replaced free of charge
Travel Supreme is recalling 12 MY 2006 motorhomes equipped with Suburban glass top, sealed burner range or slide-in cook top. A threaded connector on the tube between the burner valve and the burner may not have been fully tightened during the manufacturing process. If the threaded connector is not properly tightened, it is possible for the gas to leak from the connection when the burner is turned on. LP gas is heavier than air and any leaked gas could accumulate in an enclosed or low area in the motorhome. A sufficient quantity of accumulated gas, if ignited, could cause a fire or explosion. Travel Supreme is working with Suburban to have the burner tubes replaced.
Keystone RV is recalling 317 MY 2007-2008 Big Sky fifth wheel trailers. When pressure is applied to the towel bar installed on the glass shower door, the edge of the bar may contact the glass. Glass breakage may occur which could cause personal injury. Owners will be provided with new mounting hardware for the towel bar and installation instructions. If an owner is not comfortable replacing the hardware themselves, a dealer will install the hardware at no cost to them. The recall is expected to begin during October 2007.
DaimlerChrysler is recalling 1,498 MY 2007 2-wheel drive Dodge Ram pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions. The front driveshaft yoke may break under certain driving conditions. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning. Dealers will replace the driveshaft. The recall is expected to begin during October 2007.
Freightliner is recalling 450 MY 2005-2008 Columbia, Century ST, Coronado, and Classic XL trucks equipped with rack and pinion steering. The ball socket assembly at the inner end of the driver side tie rod may be damaged in a sharp turn. Excessive tie rod angles may loosen the tie rod in the ball socket or damage the threaded tie rod socket attachment to the steering rack on the driver side. The threaded end of the ball socket assembly may fracture and separate. A fractured tie rod assembly will make the vehicle more difficult to control at higher speeds and a crash may occur. Dealers will change the front axle steering stops to prevent interference in the tie rod ball socket assembly and steering components will be replaced. The recall is expected to begin on or about October 26, 2007.
Forks RV is recalling 16 MY 1999-2002 Surrey travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Forks RV will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
Rexhall is recalling 6 MY 1998-2005 Aerbus, American Clipper, Anthem, Base Camp, Rexair, Roseair, San Scape, and Vision motorhomes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Rexhall will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
Cruiser RV is recalling 187 MY 1997-2003 Shadow Cruiser fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Cruiser RV will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
Doubletree RV is recalling 338 MY 1997-2003 Mobile Suite fifth wheel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Doubletree RV will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
Dynamax is recalling 900 MY 1997-2003 Carri-Go, Isata, Dynasport, Dynaquest, Grand Sport, and Starflyte motorhomes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Dynamax will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
Monaco is recalling 3,463 MY 2002 Signature, MY 1995 Holiday Rambler Aluma-Lite Custom, Imperial, MY 1997 Aluma-Lite, MY 1998-2002 Beaver Patriot, MY 1999-2001 Patriot Thunder, MY 2000-2002 Monterey, Contessa, MY 2002 Magnum Monterey, MY 1997-2001 Safari, Serengeti, MY 1998 Renegade, MY 1999-2001 Desperado, MY 1997-1999 Ivory, MY 1997-2000 Continental, MY 1997-2000 Sahara, MY 1997-2003 Trek Gas, Trek Diesel, MY 1999-2003 Zanzibar, and MY 2000-2003 Cheetah motorhomes, fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Monaco will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
Carriage is recalling 88 MY 1999-2002 Carri-Lite, MY 1998-2003 Carriage, MY 1998-2002 Carriage LS, and MY 1998-2001 Royals recreational vehicles equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Carriage will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
Starcraft RV is recalling an undetermined quantity of MY 1998 Leisure Star, Shimera, Orion, MY 1998-2002 Starlite, MY 1999-2002 Starcraft, MY 2002-2004 Travel Star, MY 2003- 2004 Aruba, Homestead, Settle, and MY 2004 Antigua fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Starcraft RV will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
Showhauler is recalling 2 MY 2003 garage coaches and motorhomes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Showhauler will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
Lance Camper is recalling 7,692 MY 1997 LL880, LL945, LS9500, MY 1998 LL500, LS9800EC, MY 1997-1998 LL500EC, LL880EC, LL945EC, LL980EC, LL990EC, LS5000, LS50000EC, LS8000, LS8000EC, LS9500EC, MY 1999 1110, MY 1999-2000 1020, 1120, MY 1999-2002 1010, 1030, 1130, MY 2000-2002 1061, 1121, MY 2000-2001 1140, MY 2001-2002 1161, and MY 2002 1025 slide-in pickup truck recreational campers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Lance Camper will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
Franklin is recalling 72 MY 1997-1999 motorhomes equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Franklin will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
Vintage Trailers is recalling 16 MY 2003-2004 conversion trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Vintage will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
Kingsley Coach is recalling 1 MY 2002 K0203 motorhome equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. The refrigerator involved in this campaign has been corrected.
Cache Camper is recalling 16 MY 1997-2004 pickup truck campers equipped with a twodoor refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Cache Camper will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
Horton is recalling 42 MY 1999 Rosecreek travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Horton will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerator. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
Country Coach is recalling 97 MY 2007-2008 Allure motorhomes equipped with Atwood sealed burner ranges. The range and slide-in burner tubes leading from the gas manifold to the burner heads had a depression or "kink" in the exterior bend restricting proper airflow and gas mixture. This condition could result in carbon monoxide poisoning. Country Coach is working with Atwood to have the tubes replaced on these ranges. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign.
Winnebago is recalling 65 MY 2008 View and Itasca Navion motorhomes equipped with a 3.2 KW QD Cummins Onan generator. The generator's internal controller may fail; however, the electrical circuits may remain energized. Included in these circuits is the electronic preheated element which aids cold starts at ambient temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius. In normal operation, this circuit is energized no longer than 120 seconds at 30 Celsius. If the circuit remains energized beyond the designed period, the preheated element can over heat. If the element over heats, a fire in the air intake system could occur. Winnebago is working with Cummins to replace the generators free of charge.
Country Coach is recalling 45 MY 2008 Inspire motorhomes equipped with Caterpillar C9 diesel engines. A fuel pump failure will dilute the engine oil with fuel and may cause the turbocharger to fail and cause loss of throttle control with warning. The warning may be experienced by erratic performance and excessive smoke. Both of these conditions may result in a situation where a vehicle crash could occur. Country Coach is working with Caterpillar to have the fuel pump replaced free of charge
Country Coach is recalling 15 MY 2007-2008 MPV motorhomes built on Prevost chassis equipped with Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valves. The internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. This could cause a delay or failure in applying the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. Country Coach is working with Prevost and Bendix to repair these vehicles. Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected SR-7 spring brake modulating valve. The recall is expected to begin on or about October 1, 2007.
National RV is recalling 1,150 MY 2006-2008 Surf Side, Dolphin and Dolphin LX motorhomes for failing to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, 'Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.' Certain front and rear side marker lights were not installed on the affected units. Missing side marker lights could reduce the visibility of vehicles and increase the potential for a crash. Dealers will install the missing side marker lights. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule.
J&S Custom Trailers is recalling 41 MY 1993 Chevrolet Topkick and MY 2003 Aluminum Trailer Gooseneck, MY 2002-2003 B&W GV48, GV50, GV52, MY 2001-2002 Gold Rush 1216SEO, MY 2002 Pace Trailer, MY 2001 Storm WX44 Rolling Thunder, MY 2002-2003 WX48 Cyclone GN, WX50 Cyclone GN, and MY 2001 T&E GN custom living quarter or lounge trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. J&S will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
S&S is recalling 2,054 MY 1997 8.5 L, MY 1998 8 D, 8 TSW, MY 2001 10 DB, MY 1997-1999 9 T. MY 1997-2003 11 DB, 8 SC, 8.5 SC, MY 1999-2003 11 DBS, 11 SCS, MY 1997-2002 11 SC, 9.5 SC, MY 1998-2001 7.5 T, MY 2001-2003 8 BL, MY 2000-2001 8 U, MY 2000-2003 8 SC, 9 SCS, 9.5 SCS, and MY 2000-2002 8.5 SCS truck campers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerators may have a defect in the boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. S&S will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments.
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