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NHTSA: Recalls Made for Jayco, Newmar, and Four Others

Newmar is recalling certain 2018 Newmar Bay Star, King Aire, London Aire, Mountain Aire, Bay Star Sport, Canyon Star, Dutch Star, Essex, New Aire, Ventana LE, and Ventana motorhomes. When the ignition key is in the off/accessory position and the battery disconnect is on, the slide-out rooms on these vehicles may move in or out unexpectedly.

Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide-out room controller, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Aug. 27. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Potential number of units affected: 930

Forest River is recalling certain 2016 to 2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016 to 2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a replacement outside shower, free of charge. The recall began on July 24. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River’s number for this recall is 44-0762.

Potential number of units affected: 326

Forest River also is recalling certain 2016 Forest River Forester, 2014 to 2016 Forest River Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun, 2014 Coachmen Concord, and 2014 to 2017 Coachmen Freelander vehicles, built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver’s power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.

Forest River has notified owners, and Chevrolet dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began July 24. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Forest River Forester and Sunseeker at 1-574-206-7600, Coachmen Concord, Freelander, and Leprechaun customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-0781.

Potential number of units affected: 43

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2015 to 2018 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp. XCL Chassis equipped with V-Ride suspension. The suspension mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which can result in the bolts loosening.

DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will inspect and correct the tightness of the mounting bolts, if necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Aug. 27. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA’s number for this recall is FL-776.

Potential number of units affected: 512

Jayco is recalling certain 2019 Jayco Alante and Precept motorhomes. When traveling at highway speeds, the windshield wiper arms may lift away from the windshield when the wiper speed setting is on high, decreasing the wiper’s ability to clear the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS number 104, “Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems.”

Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wiper system, free of charge. The recall began on July 30. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903403.

Potential number of units affected: 124

Jayco also is recalling certain 2019 Jayco White Hawk recreational trailers. The screws that secure the ladder steps to the ladder rail may break, which can cause occupants to fall.

Jayco has notified owners, and dealers will replace the No. 8 screws with heavier No. 10 screws, free of charge. The recall began on July 30. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9901404.

Potential number of units affected: 202

Lastly, Jayco is recalling certain 2018 to 2019 Jayco Alante, Precept, Seneca, Redhawk, and Melbourne motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS number 120, “Wheels and Rims – Other than Passenger Cars.”

Jayco will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Aug. 30. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903405.

Potential number of units affected: 49

Entegra Coach is recalling certain 2019 Entegra Emblem and Vision motorhomes. When traveling at highway speeds, the windshield wiper arms may lift away from the windshield when the wiper speed setting is on high, decreasing the wiper’s ability to clear the windshield. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS number 104, “Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems.”

Entegra has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wiper system, free of charge. The recall began on July 30. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Entegra’s number for this recall is 9903403.

Potential number of units affected: 49

Entegra also is recalling certain 2018 to 2019 Entegra Odyssey, Qwest, Aspire, Insignia, Anthem, and Cornerstone motorhomes. The Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) label incorrectly overstates the cargo capacity, potentially causing the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS number 120, “Wheels and Rims – Other than Passenger Cars.”

Entegra will notify owners, and will provided a corrected CCC label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Aug. 30. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Entegra’s number for this recall is 9903405.

Potential number of units affected: 58

Keystone RV is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Summerland recreational trailers, model 2020QB. The Federal Identification Label on these vehicles may indicate an incorrect tire rim size of 15X6, when the correct rim size is 15X5. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification” and can create a safety risk.

Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect Federal label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on July 11. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 18-324.

Potential number of units affected: 20

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