Government Issues Latest RV Recalls

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following 2024 RV recalls:

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC

Fuel Filter Hoses May Disconnect and Leak Fuel

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire. Additionally, a lack of fuel can cause an engine stall, increasing the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 56

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner Custom Chassis XCR and 2024 XBS, XCM chassis. The remote fuel filter hoses may become separated from the fittings, which can result in a fuel leak and a lack of fuel supply to the engine.

Cummins will replace the fuel filter hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 21, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA’s number for this recall is F1003.

FORETRAVEL, INC.

Electronic Control Center Circuit Board May Short

A damaged circuit board may overheat, and increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 13

Foretravel, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 IC-37 vehicles equipped with a Multiplex G9 circuit unit used for controlling equipment and accessories in the motorhome. Excessive voltage may cause the components on the circuit board to become damaged.

Dealers will add a circuit protection module to the existing component board, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 15, 2024. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226.

THOR MOTOR COACH

Incorrect Circuit Breaker May Cause Fire

Wiring that overheats increases the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 11

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2025 Thor Tranquility and Sanctuary motorhomes. A 50-amp circuit breaker was incorrectly installed when a 20-amp breaker is required, which can result in overheated wiring.

Dealers will install a 20-amp circuit breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 6, 2024. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000305.

 

Heat Shield May Not Protect Propane Tank

A propane tank that becomes overheated increases the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 12

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Indigo and Luminate motorhomes. The heat shield that protects the propane tank from engine exhaust may be too short, which can cause the propane tank to become overheated.

Dealers will install an overlapping heat shield, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 6, 2024. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-500-1020. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000306.

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