The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following 2024 RV recalls:
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Wheel Detachment from Loose Wheel Hub Fasteners
A loss of vehicle control increases the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 285
DTNA is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, MT45, MT45G, MT55, S2C 106, S2RV 106, XBS, XCM, XCP, XCR, XCS, Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, 57X and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 transit buses, cabs and chassis. The wheel hub fasteners may loosen and cause the wheel to detach, which can result in loss of vehicle control.
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 30. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA’s number for this recall is F1002.
Loss of Steering from Tie Rod Suspension
Tie rod suspension can cause a sudden loss of steering control and increase the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 540
DTNA is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner Cascadia, 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 47X, 49X, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2RV 106 and S2C 106 transit buses, cabs and chassis. The front axle tie rod ball joint studs may crack and break, which can result in tie rod separation.
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 3. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-745-8000. DTNA’s number for this recall is D24R6.
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Missing Emergency Exit Window
A missing emergency exit window could prevent or delay occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 101
Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Sabre fifth wheels. The emergency exit window was not installed on the vehicle’s driver’s side.
Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-642-2100. Forest River’s number for this recall is 62-1785.
Missing Amber Side Market Light/ FMVSS 108
Missing side marker lights can reduce trailer visibility to other drivers, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 203
Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Puma travel trailers. The amber side marker light may not have been installed on one side of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment.”
Dealers will install intermediate amber clearance lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10. Owners may contact customer service at 574-642-0488. Forest River’s number for this recall is 425-1787.
Insufficient Clearance May Cause Tire Failure
A damaged tire can fail and cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 45
Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Forest River Rainier, Stealth Evo, Salem, Vibe and Wildwood travel trailers. The tire may contact the vehicle body due to insufficient clearance, which can cause tire damage.
Dealers will install taller shackles and equalizers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 503-831-5410. Forest River’s number for this recall is 22-1789.
Incorrectly Routed Seven-Way Connector Can Cause Fire
A loose wire can cause a short circuit, increasing the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 41,353
Forest River is recalling certain 2004-2024 Cedar Creek and 2006-2024 Puma fifth wheels trailers. The overcurrent protection from the trailer battery may have been incorrectly routed, allowing the wires to be pulled out of the junction box.
Dealers will reroute the wires to the protected side of the mini-beaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 14. Owners may contact Puma customer service at 574-642-0588 or Cedar Creek customer service at 260-593-4000. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1786.
HOST INDUSTRIES
LED Backlight Circuit Board Failure May Cause Fire
A circuit board that overheats increases the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 121
Host is recalling certain 2022-2025 Host Mammoth, Yukon, Cascade, Tahoe and Everest truck campers. The LED backlight circuit board in the cooktop range may fail, causing the board to overheat.
Dealers will cut the circuit powering the LED backlights and terminate the wiring, or remove the LED backlights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4. Owners may contact Host customer service at 541-330-2328 ext. 5.
