NHTSA: Recalls Made for Airstream, Newmar, and Several Others
Airstream is recalling certain 2017 to 2020 Basecamp trailers. The tire placard is lacking the trailer’s spare tire information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 110, “Tire Selections and Rims.”
Airstream will notify owners, and will provide corrected labels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 23. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 extension 7401 or 7411.
Potential number of units affected: 911
Keystone RV is recalling certain 2019 to 2020 Dutchmen Voltage trailers, model 4185. An 18,000-pound capacity fifth wheel pin box may have been installed instead of the specified 21,000-pound capacity pin box hitch.
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pin box inner with a pin box inner rated for 21,000 pounds, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 19. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 19-354.
Potential number of units affected: 79
Keystone RV also is recalling certain 2020 Crossroads Cruiser fifth wheels, models 27MK, 29SI, 28RD, 24RL and 29RK. The furnace exhaust vent may be missing.
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install a furnace exhaust vent if it is missing, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 10. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 19-355.
Potential number of units affected: 54
Newmar is recalling certain 2019 Essex, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, and 2020 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction due to a partially blocked orifice, which may lead to extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake relay valve, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 19. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Newmar’s number for this recall is 19012.
Potential number of units affected: 40
Newmar also is recalling certain 2019 Mountain Aire and Essex motorhomes built on Freightliner XC chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Newmar will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 21. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300. Newmar’s numbers for this recall are FL-816 and 19V-367.
Potential number of units affected: 3
Jayco is recalling certain 2020 Greyhawk motorhomes. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction due to a partially blocked orifice, which may cause to extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Spartan will notify Jayco owners, and Spartan dealers will inspect and replace the brake relay valve, if necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Jayco at 1-800-517-9137.
Potential number of units affected: 23
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2019 to 2020 Magnitude, Omni motorhomes, models BB35 and BH35. Wires located in the electrical junction box may move around and contact an extra screw that was errantly installed.
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the junction box and remove the extra screw, and repair any damaged wiring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Aug. 5. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000169.
Potential number of units affected: 81
Entegra Coach is recalling certain 2020 Anthem and Cornerstone motorhomes. The steering shaft bolt may have been insufficiently tightened.
Entegra will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorhome and tighten the steering shaft bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 28. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Entegra’s number for this recall is 9803435.
Potential number of units affected: 88