The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Trailer and Tow Vehicle May Separate
Improperly welded couplers could fail, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 325
Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Continental and Cargo Mate Cargo trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle. Dealers will inspect and replace the coupler, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 22. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-254-420-0171. Forest River’s number for this recall is 700-1438.
Incorrect Tire Size and GAWR Rating on Federal Label
Overloaded vehicles can lead to loss of control, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 31
Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Cherokee ACKT29TEBL travel trailers. The federal identification label has the incorrect tire size and Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Forest River will mail owners a new federal placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 22. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River’s number for this recall is 17A-1439.
JAYCO, INC.
Broken Power Steering Shaft Seal
Losing the power steering assist increases the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 44
Jayco is recalling certain Type A Cornerstone motorhomes. A machining defect can cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal. A Spartan or Shyft Group repair center will inspect the pump serial number and replace the power steering pump, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 10, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
Rear Suspension Fasteners Improperly Tightened
Loose or broken suspension fasteners can allow the rear-drive axle to shift out of place, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 625
Jayco is recalling certain Anthem, Embark, Reatta and Reatta XL motorhomes. The rear suspension mounting fasteners that attach the rear-drive axle to the rear suspension may not have been tightened properly, which could allow the fasteners to loosen or break. Jayco will work with Shyft to notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear suspension fasteners for damage, and replace and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 10, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267.
