The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following recalls:
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Loose Tie Rod Clamps
Detached or broken tie rod ends can result in steering loss, increasing the crash risk .
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,482
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2021-2022 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, 108SD, Western Star 4900, 4700, 5700, Custom Chass RV Chassis, Custom Chass S2 Chassis, Custom Chass XC Chassis, Custom Chass XB Chassis, and Custom Chass MT Chassis. The tie rod clamps may be loose, which could result in loose tie rod ends that could break or detach.
Dealers will replace the tie rod clamp bolts and nuts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA’s number for this recall is FL-888.
DAIMLER VANS USA
Door Hinge Screws Not Tightened Properly
Loose door hinge screws could change the gap between the door and vehicle body, increasing the injury risk in the event of a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,016
Daimler Vans USA is recalling certain 2020 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles. The screws for the front door hinges may not have been tightened properly.
Dealers will check the screws and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 21, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3TURSCHA.
FOREST RIVER
Trailer Floor Improperly Secured to Chassis
Improperly tightened bolts could cause the trailer body to detach from the chassis, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 18
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Sierra and Sandpiper Fifth Wheel and Travel Trailers. The bolts that hold the floor to the chassis were improperly tightened.
Dealers will tighten the bolts to the chassis outriggers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 3, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River’s number for this recall is 03-1347.
Allure Swivel Dining Chair May Break
There would be an increased risk of injury if the chair legs detach while the chair is occupied.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 226
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Columbus Fifth Wheel trailers. The legs on the Allure Swivel Dining chair may detach from the chair body.
Dealers will install a hardware kit to reinforce the chair legs, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River’s number for this recall is 410-1342.
GRAND DESIGN RV
LP Gas Pressure Regulator May Fail
Excessive gas pressure and a larger-than-intended appliance flame can increase the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 55,508
Grand Design RV is recalling certain 2016-2021 Imagine, Transcend, and Momentum travel trailers. The LP regulator that controls the LP gas pressure may fail, allowing excessive gas pressure that causes the appliance flame to increase.
Dealers will replace the LP regulator, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910023.
KEYSTONE RV
120VAC Wiring Connectors Not Mounted Properly
Wet electrical connections can increase the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,292
Keystone RV Co. is recalling certain 2021 High Country Montana trailers. The 120VAC wiring connectors for the slide room circuit were not mounted properly, which can allow water to enter the electrical connections.
Dealers will inspect the connectors, and mount the connectors to the frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 18, 2021. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 21-409.
