The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued
recall notices for the following products related to the recreational
vehicle industry:
- TrailManor is recalling certain model year
2009 and 2010 travel trailers manufactured between August 1, 2009, and
October 31, 2009, equipped with Carrier AIRV ceiling units, model nos.
68RV0010BA, 68RV0012CA, and 68RV0010EA. The heater element in these
assemblies may be defective which could cause the unit to create smoke
or sparks. This defect could result in a fire. TrailManor will notify
owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The repairs
will be performed by Carrier. Please see Carrier’s defect report
09E-053. The safety recall began on December 15, 2009. Owners may
contact Carrier at (877) 584-7059. Recall ID: 10V-032 - Keystone is recalling certain model year 2010
Fuzion travel trailers and fifth wheels with the Touring Edition II
package. The rear ramp door cable support bracket bolts may fail when
the door is used in the patio position. A falling door can lead to an
increased risk of personal injury if a person is on the door in the
patio position. Dealers will replace the ramp door cable hardware with
the correct hardware free of charge. The safety recall is expected to
begin during March 2010. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service at
(866) 425-4369. Recall ID: 10V-044 - Keystone is recalling certain model year
2008-2010 Cougar and Laredo trailers and fifth wheel vehicles. These
vehicles have experienced a limited number of failures with its spare
tire carriers in particular, the spare tire carriers, when combined with
a 16′ spare tire and when installed on the bumper of a slide out
bike/storage rack, may break or crack after time causing the spare tire
to fall off. If the tire carrier fails causing the tire to come loose,
there is an increased risk of personal injury and property damage. The
remedy is to replace the spare tire carrier with a new spare tire
carrier free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or
before March 15, 2010. Owners may contact Keystone at (866) 425-4369. Recall ID: 10V-063 - Jayco is recalling certain model year 2010
Insignia motor homes built on Freightliner chassis manufactured between
October 14, 2009 and January 15, 2010 with Kongsberg Power Products
Systems adjustable brake pedals. The drive pin which secures the brake
pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may
cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to
move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function. A
reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could
result in a vehicle crash. Units are in dealers stock and none have been
retail sold. Therefore, owner letters to customers will not take place.
Dealers will receive kits and will inspect and install a C-clamp on the
adjustable brake pedal. Jayco may be reached at (800) 283-8267. Recall ID: 10V-048 - Entegra is recalling certain model year 2010
Aspire motor homes built on Freightliner chassis manufactured between
October 2, 2009 and December 18, 2009 with Kongsberg Power Products
Systems adjustable brake pedals. The drive pin which secures the brake
pedal arm to the balance of the assembly may become disengaged, this may
cause a reduction in vehicle braking and/or cause the brake pedal to
move out of position and interfere with throttle pedal function. A
reduction in braking or interference with the throttle pedal could
result in a vehicle crash. Units are in dealers stock and none have been
retail sold. Therefore, owner letters to customers will not take place.
Dealers will receive kits and will inspect and install a C-clamp on the
adjustable brake pedal. Recall ID: 10V-050
For more information, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
