The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced new recalls for RV units today, affecting units from Highland Ridge, Thor Motor Coach, Forest River, Airstream and Keystone.
Highland Ridge RV
Frameless Window Glass Panels May Detach
If the window glass detaches while the trailer is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V338000
Manufacturer: Highland Ridge RV
Components: VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 80
Summary
Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2020 Ridge, Open Range, and Silverstar recreational trailers. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless crank out vent and egress windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.
Remedy
Highland RV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. This recall began June 15, 2020. Owners may contact Highland RV customer service at 1-260-768-7771. Highland RV’s number for this recall is 9901508.
Thor Motor Coach
Frameless Window Glass Panels May Detach
If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V339000
Manufacturer: Thor Motor Coach
Components: VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 71
Summary
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2020-2021 ACE, 2021 Four Winds and 2020 Gemini, Axis, Compass, Delano, Windsport, Hurricane, Outlaw, and Vegas motorhomes. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal hinge frame of the frameless windows may fail which would then allow the glass to detach and fall out.
Remedy
TMC will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frameless windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 5, 2020. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000192.
Airstream
Frameless Entry Door Window Glass Panel May Detach
If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V349000
Manufacturer: Airstream, Inc.
Components: VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 732
Summary
Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Basecamp travel trailers. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame of the entry door window may fail, allowing the glass to separate while the trailer is moving.
Remedy
Airstream will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary and installing updated adhesive strips to all windows, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin August 11, 2020. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111, extension 7401 or 7411.
Keystone
Frameless Window Glass Panels May Detach
If the window glass detaches while the vehicle is moving it could become a projectile, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V351000
Manufacturer: Keystone RV Company
Components: VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 428
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2020 Alpine, Avalanche, Fuzion, Laredo, Montana, Raptor, Crossroads Redwood, and Dutchmen Voltage trailers. The adhesive bond between the glass and the metal frame of the frameless windows may fail which can allow the glass to detach while moving.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the windows for proper adhesive bond strength, replacing the windows as necessary, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 29, 2020. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 20-375.
Forest River
Leveling Jacks May Deploy Unexpectedly
If the leveling jacks deploy while the vehicle is in motion, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V361000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 62
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 FR3 recreational vehicles built on a Ford chassis with a V8 engine. The wiring harness may have an incorrect wire connected to the parking brake, allowing the leveling jacks to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is in motion.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the wiring harness, free of charge. This recall is expected to begin July 29, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River’s number for this recall is 68-1178.
