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NHTSA: Recalls Made for TMC, Keystone, and More

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 to 2019 Thor Challenger, Miramar, and Outlaw motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver’s seating position may unroll without warning while driving.

TMC will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 15. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000165.

Potential number of units affected: 1,485

Keystone RV is recalling certain 2018 to 2019 Keystone Raptor trailers, model 353TS. The tires may rub against the frame outrigger while being towed.

Keystone has notified owners, and dealers will cut a notch into the frame outrigger that will provide clearance between the frame and tire, free of charge. The recall began Nov. 20. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 18-339.

Potential number of units affected: 95

Forest River is recalling certain 2017 Starcraft Senator II, 2016 to 2018 Starcraft Allstar, 2017 to 2018 Starcraft Starlite, and 2019 Starcraft Starquest transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back-seat 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 207, “Seating Systems,” and 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”

Forest River will notify owners, and Freedman Seating will repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall was expected to begin in November. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540. Forest River’s number for this recall is 05-0903.

Potential number of units affected: 38

Heartland RV is recalling certain 2019 Heartland Pioneer and Prowler trailers, built on D28H, D35, D40 or D44 trailer axles. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.

Heartland will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 15. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland’s number for this recall is 99.01.42.

Potential number of units affected: 53

Cruiser RV is recalling certain 2019 Cruiser MPG and Radiance Ultra Light trailers, built on D28H, D35, D40, or D44 trailer axles. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.

Cruiser will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 15. Owners may contact Cruiser customer service at 1-574-206-7920. Cruiser’s number for this recall is 99.03.16.

Potential number of units affected: 25

Grand Design RV is recalling certain 2019 Grand Design Imagine trailers, built on D28H, D35, D40 or D44 trailer axles. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.

Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Dec. 19. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910018.

Potential number of units affected: 119

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