The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration shared its weekly list of NHTSA recalls for RV parts and units on the road today. This round of recalls includes notices for units from Jayco, Keystone and Forest River.
Keystone
Antenna Wing May Separate From Mounting Base
If the antenna detaches from the trailer while moving it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V398000
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 8,313
Summary
Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Keystone Carbon, Cougar, Fuzion, Impact and Raptor fifth-wheel trailers equipped with a Furrion over the air (OTA) wing-style television antenna. The antenna may separate from the mounting base during transit, becoming a road hazard.
Remedy
Keystone will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Furrion wing-style antenna with a Winegard dome-style antenna, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 31, 2020. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 20-381.
Jayco
Leveling System Mounting Bracket May Fail
If the mounting bracket fails and allows the pump and reservoir to contact the ground and possibly detach or leak hydraulic fluids, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V405000
Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 3,629
Summary
Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Greyhawk and Redhawk and 2018 Envoy 100 and 200 Series motorhomes. The mounting bracket for the leveling system hydraulic pump may fail and allow the pump or the fluid reservoir to contact the ground.
Remedy
Jayco will notify owners and dealers will add a support bracket to reinforce the existing support bracket, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 14, 2020. Owners may contact Jayco’s customer service at 1-800-517-9137. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903515.
Forest River
Generator Prep May Be Incorrectly Wired
A back feed to the power cord may increase the risk of property damage and/or personal injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V400000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 62
Summary
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Riverstone trailers, models RSF37MRE, RSF381FB, RSF383MB, SF383MB-W, RSF39FK, RSF38FKTH, RSF39FKTH-W, RSF39FK-W, RSF39RBFL, RSF39KFB and RSF39RKFB-W, equipped with an optional generator prep package. Incorrect transfer switch wiring may allow a voltage back feed to the power cord when plugged into shore power.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, dealers will correct the wiring to the generator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-593-2425. Forest River’s number for this recall is 70-1194.
