The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
ENTEGRA COACH
Fuel Hose Leak
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may increase the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 119
Entegra is recalling certain 2021-2022 Anthem, Aspire, and Reatta XL Type A vehicles equipped with Cummins L9 diesel engines that have remote Stage 2 fuel filters and pressurized hoses. A fuel leak may occur in the fuel hoses between the fuel pump and the remote fuel filter head. Entegra will work with Cummins to replace the fuel hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 30, 2021. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
DRV SUITES
Brake Caliper Retaining Clips May Warp or Bend
An unseated brake caliper can cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 715
DRV is recalling certain 2018-2021 Elite Suites and Mobile Suites fifth-wheel trailers. The brake caliper retaining clips may bend or warp while braking, causing the caliper to become unseated. Dealers will replace the caliper retaining clips, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 14, 2021. Owners may contact DRV customer service at 1-260-562-3500.
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Incorrect GVWR On Federal Placard
An overloaded pin box can fail, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 61
Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Salem and Wildwood fifth-wheel trailers. The federal placard lists a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) that exceeds the load-carrying capacity of the pin box, which could result in an overloaded pin box. Forest River will mail owners a new federal placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 3, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River’s number for this recall is 69-1423.
HIGHLAND RIDGE RV
Cooktop Burner Flames May Invert
An inverted flame can increase the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 48
Highland Ridge is recalling certain 2021 Highland Ridge Open Range recreational trailers. The cooktop is installed in a cabinet that may not be entirely sealed from the furnace. As a result, during furnace operation, the interior range cooktop burner flame may invert. Dealers will install sealant and plywood panels, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 29, 2021. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-260-768-7771.
JAYCO, INC.
Cooktop Burner Flames May Invert
An inverted flame can increase the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,047
Jayco is recalling certain 2021-2022 Feather and Flight SLX recreational trailers. The cooktop is installed in a cabinet that may not be entirely sealed from the furnace. As a result, during furnace operation, the interior range cooktop burner flame may invert. Dealers will install sealant and plywood panels, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 29, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9901571.
Instrument Cluster May Go Blank
A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle’s speed and warning lights, which can increase the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 994
Jayco is recalling certain 2019-2021 Entegra Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone, Reatta, Reatta XL, and Jayco Embark Type A motorhomes. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion. Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 30, 2021. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES
Wheelchair Lift Outer Barrier May Fail/FMVSS 403
In the event that a mobility device pushes into the outer barrier, the barrier may fail, increasing the injury risk for the lift occupant.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 510
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2005-2009 E4500 and 2005-2012 J4500 motorcoaches equipped with Ricon Baylift Wheelchair Lifts. When the lift’s outer barrier is fully deployed, it may not withstand a sufficient amount of force, which could cause it to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 403, “Platform Lift Systems,” and No. 404, “Platform lift installations.” Ricon will reinforce the outer barrier with additional supports, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Oct. 18, 2021. Owners may contact the Ricon’s Customer Service at 800-322-2884, or email Ricon’s Recall Coordinator at [email protected] or by locating the nearest Ricon servicing dealer using the locator on the Ricon website at www.riconcorp.com. Owners may also contact MC’s customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI’s number for this recall is R21-024.
STARCRAFT RV
Cooktop Burner Flames May Invert
An inverted flame can increase the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 198
StarCraft is recalling certain 2021-2022 Autumn Ridge Outfitter recreational trailers. The cooktop is installed in a cabinet that may not be entirely sealed from the furnace. As a result, during furnace operation, the interior range cooktop burner flame may invert. Dealers will install sealant and plywood panels, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 29, 2021. Owners may contact StarCraft customer service at 1-800-283-8267. StarCraft’s number for this recall is 9902571.
THOR MOTOR COACH
LP Gas Line Incorrectly Routed
A gas leak increases the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 774
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling 2021-2022 Magnitude and Omni motorhomes. The LP gas line may have been incorrectly routed through the rear suspension leaf springs, which could damage the line and cause a gas leak. Dealers will re-route the LP line as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 28, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000242.
Excessive Bend in LP Gas Line
A gas leak increases the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 162
TMC is recalling certain 2022 Scope and Rize motorhomes. The LP gas line may be too short and improperly installed, creating an excessive bend in the line which could rupture and leak. Dealers will replace the LP gas line and reroute it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 28, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000243.
Patio Awning may Separate from Motorhome
An awning that separates while the vehicle is in motion can increase the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 54
TMC is recalling certain 2021-2022 Venetian motorhomes. The patio awning may have been improperly installed, allowing it to separate. Dealers will secure the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 28, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000244.
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
Holding Tank Could Drop onto Exhaust Pipe
The tank falling onto the exhaust can affect vehicle stability, and increase the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,461
Tiffin is recalling certain 2018-2022 Wayfarer vehicles. The rear-center holding tank water pan bolts may pull through the lip of the pan, allowing the tank to drop down onto the exhaust pipe. Dealers will inspect and as necessary, replace any damaged holding pans. In addition, metal straps and a washer plate will be installed. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 22, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer services at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is WAY-102.
