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NHTSA: Recalls for Tiffin, Keystone RV, and More

Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain 2013 to 2018 Allegro Open Road motorhomes. Insufficient strength of the frame rail may allow the tow hitch to detach from the motorhome.

Tiffin will notify owners, and dealers will install an insert plate to strengthen the frame rail, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is TIF-109. Note: Some vehicles already remedied as part of recall 17V200 will need the additional repairs covered by this recall.

Potential number of units affected: 5,871

Keystone RV is recalling certain 2019 Keystone Cougar fifth-wheel trailers, models 28SGS and 27RLS. The propane compartment may not have been sealed properly during manufacturing, which if there were a propane leak, could allow the propane gas to seep into the living quarters.

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will seal the inside of the LP compartment along the floor line and side wall, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 9. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 18-321.

Potential number of units affected: 94

Keystone RV also is recalling certain 2018 Keystone Montana fifth wheels. The switch for the slide-out room may not have circuit-protection.

Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will install an inline fuse for that circuit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 8. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 18-320.

Potential number of units affected: 313

Motor Coach Industries is recalling certain 2011 to 2016 D4500, D4505, D4000, D4005, and D4000 ISTV motorhomes equipped with ISX engines. Due to vibrations, the exhaust bellow pipes develop a hole.

MCI will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bellows pipe assembly with an improved part, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 15. Owners may contact MCI customer service at 1-800-241-2947.

Potential number of units affected: 1,105

Newmar is recalling certain 2016 to 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire motorhomes. The Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) tank bracket may contact the tag axle tire, possibly causing tire damage.

Newmar will notify owners, and Spartan Motors dealers will move the DEF bracket away from the tire, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 10. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

Potential number of units affected: 96

Forest River is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Viking recreational trailers, models T17BHS and T17FQS. The Federal Placard states that the tires have an inflation pressure of 65 PSI, when the tires actually require 75 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”

Forest River has notified owners and provided a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began May 31. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-8281. Forest River’s number for this recall is 121-0734.

Potential number of units affected: 32

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