Roadtrek is recalling 110 model year 2007-2008 SS Agile Class “B”
motorhomes built on Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter 2500 van chassis.
These motorhomes fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and
Associated Equipment.” The rear hitch mounted spare tire carrier
(continental spare tire kit), impedes the full visibility of the left
tail light. The drivers of following vehicles may not have full
visibility of the left tail lights. This lack of visibility could result
in a crash. Dealers will install a supplementary tail light on the
fiberglass cover of the spare tire free of charge. The recall is
expected to begin during January 2009. Owners may contact Roadtrek at
1-888-762-3873. 08V-628
Coachmen is recalling 13,662 motorhomes, fifth wheel and travel
trailers equipped with glass shower doors. When pressure is applied to
the towel bar 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 January 2009. Owners may
contact Coachmen at 1-574-825-5821. 08V-639
Glendale RV is recalling 2003 and 2005 Royal Classic motorhomes
and 4,005 model year 2004 and 2006 Golden Falcon, 2004-2007 Titanium
fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator
manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerator 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. Glendale RV will be working with Dometic in order to repair these
refrigerators (please see 08E032). Dometic will repair these
refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse,
and a melt fuse free of charge. 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. Owners may contact Dometic/Stericycle at
1-888-446-5157 or Glendale RV at 1-519-245-1600. This recall was the
subject of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of
Defects Investigation. 08V-661
Forest River is recalling 1,003 model year 2007-2009 Georgetown
motorhomes. The aluminum baggage door trim has loosened and is able to
detach from the vehicle. If the aluminum baggage door trim detaches, it
may cause personal injury to persons outside the vehicle or property
damage. Dealers will re-secure the trim with additional fasteners free
of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification
schedule. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600.
08V-664
Titan is recalling 2 model year 2007 motorhomes built on
Freightliner chassis and equipped with a two-door refrigerator
manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. The refrigerator 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. Titan will be working with Dometic in order to repair these
refrigerators (please see 08E032). Dometic will repair these
refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse,
and a melt fuse free of charge. 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. Owners may contact Dometic/Stericycle at
1-888-446-5157 or Titan at 1-662-287-0105. This recall was the subject
of an Equipment Query, EQ08-010, conducted by the Office of Defects
Investigation. 08V-674
Winnebago is recalling 36 model year 2009 Vista, Sightseer, and
Itasca Sunstar and Sunova motorhomes for failing to comply with the
requirements of Part 567. These vehicles were produced with a vehicle
certification label that states load range ‘G’ tires when in fact the
vehicles are equipped with load range ‘F’ tires. The purpose of this
part is to specify the content and location of, and other requirements
for, the certification label to be affixed to motor vehicles to address
certification-related duties and liabilities, and to provide the
consumer with information to assist him or her in determining which of
the Federal motor vehicle safety standards are applicable to the
vehicle. Winnebago will provide correct Federal certification labels as
well as installation instructions to the motorhome owners. If an owner
desires, they can have their dealer replace the tags for them. The
recall is expected to begin during January 2009. Owners may contact
Winnebago at 1-641-585-6939. 08V-681
