The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued a set of vehicle recalls this week that affect some Forest River, REV Group and KZRV products.
REV Ambulance Group Orlando
Brake Line Routing May Cause Wear and Fluid Leak
A worn rear brake caliper flexible line may cause brake fluid leakage which may result in a partial or complete loss of the rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V284000
Manufacturer REV Ambulance Group Orlando, INC.
Components SUSPENSION, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Number of Units Affected 100
Summary
REV Ambulance Group Orlando, Inc. (REV) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Type 1 ambulances built on Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis equipped with Compressible Liquid Adaptive Suspension Systems (C.L.A.S.S.), part numbers DS135RS3A, DS135RS3AF and DS135RS3-DM. The rear brake caliper flexible line may have been routed so that it contacts a suspension component, possibly causing excessive wear and a loss of rear brakes.
Remedy
REV will notify owners, and dealers will dealers inspect the rear brake caliper flexible lines for wear and install a kit to modify the rear brake caliper flexible line mounting, and if necessary, a kit to replace worn brake lines, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 1, 2020. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-855-661-9232.
Forest River
Safety Chains Rated for Incorrect GVW May Break
If the vehicle trailer becomes detached from the tow-vehicle, the safety chains may break, leading to complete detachment and potential property damage, personal injury or a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V297000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components TRAILER HITCHES, EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 88
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Surveyor Travel Trailers, model SVT296QBLE. The safety chains are insufficient for the trailer’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and may break in the event of the trailer coming unhitched.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and a dealer or service center will replace the safety chains, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 1, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River’s number for this recall is 37-1170.
KZRV
Tire and Rim Label Information Incorrect/FMVSS 110
Overinflated tires may affecting vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V296000
Manufacturer KZRV, L.P.
Components TIRES, EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 16
Summary
KZRV, L.P. (KZRV) is recalling certain 2018 Escape recreational trailers. The Federal Identification Tag and Tire Inflation Pressure Label indicates an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), and an incorrect tire and rim size with incorrect tire inflation pressure, which can result in the tires being overinflated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”
Remedy
KZRV will mail corrected labels to owners with instructions for their application, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin June 30, 2020. Owners may contact KZRV customer service at 1-800-768-4016, extension 154 or 153. KZRV’s number for this recall is KZ-2020-02.
