The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following 2024 RV recalls:
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Solar Panel Wiring May Melt and Cause Fire
Overheated wiring can melt, increasing the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 498
Forest River is recalling certain 2024-2025 Catalina and Aurora travel trailers. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. The solar panel wiring may be incorrectly wired, causing the wiring to short and overheat.
Dealers will rewire the solar panel to the solar controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 18. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-4995. Forest River’s number for this recall is 300-1863.
Incorrect Wiring Can Melt and Short
Wires connected to the incorrect mini breaker could melt and short, increasing the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,898
Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2025 Impression fifth wheel travel trailers. The solar charge line, front LED hitch light and the pass-through light may have been wired to the incorrect mini breaker.
Dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 18. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-367-3314. Forest River’s number for this recall is 83-1862.
VANCRAFT LLC
Incorrect Seat Belt Hardware May Fail/Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 209
The incorrect hardware may fail, increasing the injury risk during a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 32
VanCraft is recalling certain 2002-2006 Campervan vehicles. Incorrect seat belt anchor hardware was used on the rear bench seats. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”
Dealers will replace the seat belt anchor hardware, free of charge. Owner notification letters were expected to be mailed Nov. 11. Owners may contact VanCraft customer service at 888-381-7333.
Missing Occupant and Cargo Carrying Capacity (OCCC) and Altered Certification Labels/FMVSS No. 110 and 567
Missing OCCC and altered certification labels may result in unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 273
VanCraft is recalling certain 2002-2006 Campervan, 2014-2023 SWB Campervan, LWB Campervan, 2023 LWB Campervan Pro, 2023-2024 Rover, Rover XL and Alltrek vehicles. The vehicles are missing the OCCC label and the altered certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS No. 110, “Tire Selection and Rims” and 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”
VanCraft will mail labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed today. Owners may contact VanCraft customer service at 888-381-7333.
Seat Anchorage System May Fail/FMVSS No. 2017, 209
Hardware failure may prevent the seat and/or seatbelt from adequately restraining an occupant, increasing the injury risk during a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 241
VanCraft is recalling certain 2014-2023 SWB, LWB, 2023 LWB Pro, 2023-2024 Rover, Rover XL and Alltrek campervans. The reinforcement hardware, mounting hardware and seat belt anchor bolts in the rear bench seating system may fail under load. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements FMVSS No. 207, “Seating Systems” and 209, “Seat Belt Assemblies.”
The remedy is under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed this month. Owners may contact VanCraft customer service at 888-381-7333.
WINNEBAGO TOWABLE
Solar Panel May Detach While In Transit
A detached solar panel can become a road hazard, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,211
Winnebago Towable is recalling certain 2022 Micro Minnie FLX and Hike travel trailers. The mounting hardware may come loose, allowing the solar panel to detach.
Dealers will install butyl adhesive tape between the solar panel and mounting bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 15. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 574-825-5280 Ext. 5220. Winnebago’s number for this recall is CAM0000040.
