NHTSA: 8,243 Units Affected in Sprinter Recall
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 vehicles. If the manual turn-switch that activates the vehicle lights is turned quickly from one lighting position to another, the brightness of the taillights can be significantly reduced or could switch off completely.
MBUSA will notify owners, and Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner Sprinter dealers will update the body control unit software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Sept. 20. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA’s number for this recall is VS3HELI.
Potential number of units affected: 8,243
Forest River is recalling certain 2019 to 2020 Flagstaff and Cherokee Arctic Wolf trailers equipped with MORyde Orbital or You Turn Rubber Pin Box Wedge Kits. The pin boxes may have been equipped with bolts 1-3/4 inches in length when they should be equipped with 2-inch long bolts.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Sept. 11. Owners may contact MORyde customer service at 1-574-293-1581 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8954 (Flagstaff) or 1-260-499-2100 (Cherokee). Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1065.
Potential number of units affected: 1,809
Forest River also is recalling certain 2020 Columbus Fifthwheel Trailers. The rear ladder blocks the egress window on the rear wall, preventing the use of the window.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install an egress window, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Sept. 18. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River’s number for this recall is 410-1071.
Potential number of units affected: 39
Vanleigh RV is recalling certain 2015 to 2019 Vilano and Beacon fifth wheels. The suspension shackles may be too short, causing them to fail.
Vanleigh will notify owners, and dealers will replace the existing shackles with longer ones, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in August. Owners may contact Vanleigh customer service at 1-662-612-4040.
Potential number of units affected: 1,808
Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain 2019 to 2020 Allegro Open Road motorhomes equipped with Liquid Spring suspension systems. A hydraulic suspension hose may be routed incorrectly, resulting in contact between the hose and the inside rear tire.
Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers inspect the position of the hydraulic hoses. If found to be incorrect, the clamp position will be corrected, and the hydraulic hoses and tires inspected for any damage. Damaged components will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is TIF-112.
Potential number of units affected: 20