The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following 2024 RV recalls:
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Incorrectly Wired Breakaway Switch
A breakaway switch failure increases the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3
Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Aurora ART26BHS travel trailers. The breakaway switch may be incorrectly wired, preventing the breakaway switch from activating if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 19. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 541-995-34477. Forest River’s number for this recall is 64-1776.
Solar Panel May Detach From Roof
A detached solar panel could become a road hazard, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23
Forest River is recalling certain 2024-2025 Coachmen Nova NAB20C and NAB20D Type B motorhomes. The solar panel may detach from the pop-up roof.
The remedy for this recall is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 19. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-6319. Forest River’s number for this recall is 225-1772.
OLIVER TRAVEL TRAILERS, INC.
Towing Coupler Underrated for Vehicle Weight
An underrated towing coupler can break, allowing the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle and increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,304
Oliver Travel Trailers is recalling certain 2009-2024 Legacy Elite II trailers. The towing coupler may be underrated for the trailer GVWR.
Dealers will replace the towing coupler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed May 17. Owners may contact Oliver customer service at 888-526-3978.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Outer Barrier May Deploy Unexpectedly/FMVSS 403
Unexpected outer barrier deployment may result in the platform not securely retaining the wheelchair, increasing the injury risk for lift occupants.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1
Winnebago is recalling one 2020 Commercial vehicle, equipped with a certain BraunAbility Wheelchair Lift. The outer barrier may deploy unexpectedly. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 403, “Platform Lift Systems.”
A dealer will relocate the ground sensing pressure switch, free of charge. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 641-585-6939 or 800-537-1885.
