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NHTSA: Recalls for Jayco, Forest River, and More

Jayco is recalling certain 2014 to 2019 Precept, 2016 to 2019 Alante, and 2019 Precept Prestige motorhomes built on a Ford F53 chassis. The blower motor electrical circuit may be missing the 25-amp fuse, possibly resulting in overheating of the wiring.

Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will install a 25-amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began April 16. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903432.

Potential number of units affected: 4,519

Forest River is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 Rockport work trucks. The inline fuse that protects the cargo and compartment lights circuit may not have been installed during production.

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install an inline fuse, free of charge. The recall began April 8. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River’s number for this recall is 29-0987.

Potential number of units affected: 146

Forest River also is recalling certain 2019 Dynamax Isata motorhomes built on a RAM cab chassis. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules.

Forest River will notify owners, and FCA U.S. dealers will inspect the brake hoses and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 21. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Forest River at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River’s number for this recall is 55-0992.

Potential number of units affected: 14

Additionally, Forest River is recalling certain 2018 Dynamax Isata vehicles built on a RAM chassis and equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.

Forest River will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 21. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Forest River at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River’s number for this recall is 55-0993.

Potential number of units affected: 16

Lastly, Forest River is recalling certain 2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers. The wiring for the front bedroom air conditioning may have been improperly installed and may come in contact with the heat strip in the air conditioner.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the air conditioner wiring harness away from the heat strip, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 29. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River’s number for this recall is 10C-1001.

Potential number of units affected: 10

Entegra Coach is recalling certain 2019 Entegra Vision and Emblem motorhomes built on a Ford F53 chassis. The blower motor electrical circuit may be missing the 25-amp fuse, possibly resulting in overheating of the wiring.

Entegra has notified owners, and dealers will install a 25-amp fuse, free of charge. The recall began April 16. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Entegra’s number for this recall is 9903432.

Potential number of units affected: 516

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles is recalling certain 2016 to 2018 Ram ProMaster and Ford Transit vehicles modified to be equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. When the seat back cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop.

Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles has notified owners, and Freedman dealers have inspected and repaired the foldaway seats, free of charge. The recall began Nov. 16. Owners may contact Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540 or Prime-Time Specialty Vehicles at 1-574-293-9191.

Potential number of units affected: 90

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