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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Riverside, Sprinter, Airstream, and Forest River

Riverside RV is recalling certain 2020 Intrepid recreational trailers. The stove top flame may invert to below the stove top when the furnace engages.

Riverside will notify owners, and dealers will install a panel to shut off air flow between furnace and stove, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in January. Owners may contact Riverside customer 1-260-499-4511.

Potential number of units affected: 189

Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles. The lashing rails on the side walls may not have been properly installed, possibly resulting in the lashing rails detaching.

DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will correctly affix the lashing rails to the side walls, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Feb. 10. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3ZUSCHI.

Potential number of units affected: 183

Airstream is recalling certain 2018 to 2019 Interstate motorhomes. The Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) Label may indicate the incorrect occupant cargo carrying capacity, which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 120, “Wheels and Rims – Other Than Passenger Cars.”

Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will provide new OCCC labels with the correct occupant and cargo carry capacity, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Feb. 13. 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: 89

Forest River is recalling certain 2016 to 2018 Dynamax Rev and Coachmen Orion motorhomes built on Ram ProMaster chassis equipped with 3-liter diesel or 3.6-liter gasoline engines and air conditioning. The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

Forest River will notify owners. The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin Feb. 1. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1121 and Chrysler’s number for this recall is VB2.

Potential number of units affected: 9

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