NHTSA: Recalls Made for Keystone, Forest River, Heartland and Cruiser
Keystone RV is recalling certain 2020 Cougar fifth wheels and travel trailers, models 22RBS, 23MLS, 25RES, 26RBS, 26RKS, 27RES, 27SAB, 27SGS, 29BHS, 29FKD, 29RLD, 30RKD, 31MBS, 32RDB, 32RLI and 34TSB. The wiring for the solar preparation kit may have been incorrectly wired to the wrong side of the 12-volt breaker, potentially allowing an electrical short circuit in the event of damage to the wiring.
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the installation of the solar preparation wiring, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Nov. 11. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 19-361.
Potential number of units affected: 379
Forest River is recalling certain 2019 to 2020 Sabre trailers, models SRF261RK-C, SRF270RL-C and SRF301BH-C. The rotating pin box may come into contact with the seven-way junction box/wiring and cause an electrical short circuit.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the seven-way and junction box to a location that allows movement when the pin box is pivoting, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Oct. 30. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2100. Forest River’s number for this recall is 62-1085.
Potential number of units affected: 78
Forest River also is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee trailers, models CKT16BF-D, CKT16BFH-D, CKT16GR-D and CKT16GRH-D. The protective paneling may not have been installed around the distribution panel, allowing the distribution panel wiring to be exposed in a storage compartment, which can lead to damage to the panel and wiring.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a divider in the storage compartment to ensure the distribution panel wiring is protected, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Oct. 30. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River’s number for this recall is 17D-1089.
Potential number of units affected: 53
Heartland RV is recalling certain 2020 Milestone trailers. The wood backers for bunk supports were not installed on the slide out bunk end walls during manufacturing, possibly allowing the upper bunk bed to fall.
Heartland dealers will install wood backers to secure the bunk bed, free of charge, all affected vehicles were on dealer lots. The recall began on Sept. 20. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
Potential number of units affected: 28
Cruiser RV is recalling certain 2020 Southfork trailers. The wood backers for bunk supports were not installed on the slide out bunk end walls during manufacturing, possibly allowing the upper bunk bed to fall.
Cruiser will notify owners, and dealers will install wood backers to secure the bunk bed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Nov. 15. Owners may contact Cruiser customer service at 1-574-206-7920.
Potential number of units affected: 15