The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Wastewater Holding Tank Missing Ventilation Pipe
In the presence of an ignition source, a gas build-up increases the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 44
Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Puma travel trailers. The black wastewater-holding tank may be missing the ventilation pipe, allowing methane gas to build up. Dealers will properly vent the black wastewater-holding tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 17, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0606. Forest River’s number for this recall is 420-1425.
Brake Lines May Wear
Brake line failure can result in a loss of braking ability, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 19
Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Entrada motorhomes. The brake lines may wear against the front leveling jack brackets, possibly resulting in brake line failure. Dealers will relocate the front leveling jack brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 17, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River’s number for this recall is 504-1426.
FORETRAVEL, INC.
Window Adhesive Failure
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the crash risk or injury.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 71
Foretravel is recalling certain 2020-2022 iH-45, Realm FS605, Realm FS450, and iC-37 recreational vehicles equipped with Hehr 6400 Series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail. Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October. Owners may contact Foretravel customer service at 1-800-955-6226.
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES
Circuit Board in Battery Compartment May Fail
MDP circuit board failure can result in a fire or an unexpected vehicle shutdown, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,455
Motor Coach Industries (MCI) is recalling certain 2018 D4000, 2018-2020 D4005, D4000ISTV, 2017-2020 D4500, D4505, 2018-2021 J3500, 2017-2021 J4500, 2020 D4520, and 2018-2021 D45CRTLE motorcoaches. The Main Distribution Panel (MDP) located within the battery compartment contains a circuit board that may fail. MCI Service Centers will remove the MDP and install a new main disconnect and circuit breaker panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 18, 2021. Owners may contact MCI’s customer service at 1-800-241-2947. MCI’s number for this recall is R21-010.
NEXUS RVS, LLC
Stove Saddle Valves May Leak Gas
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,000
Nexus is recalling certain 2018-2020 Nexus Bentley, Bentley Diamond, Evoque, Ghost, Maybach, Wraith, Phantom, Triumph, and Viper recreational vehicles, built on International or Ford chassis. These vehicles are equipped with certain Dometic 3-burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak. Nexus will work with Dometic, who will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 29, 2021. Owners may contact Nexus customer service at 1-574-970-0848.
SHYFT GROUP
Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering
A loss of power steering assist increases the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 91
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K3 and K4 recreational vehicles. A machining defect may cause pressure to build in the power steering pump and break the shaft seal, resulting in a loss of power steering assist. Shyft Group will inspect the pump serial number, and replace the power steering pump, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 27, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group’s customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group’s number for this recall is 21-21.
Rear Suspension Fasteners Not Tightened Properly
Loose or broken suspension fasteners can allow the rear-drive axle to shift out of place, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 660
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2020-2022 Spartan RV Chassis K1 and K2 recreational vehicles. The rear suspension mounting fasteners that attach the rear-drive axle to the rear suspension may not have been tightened properly, which could allow the fasteners to loosen or break. Shyft Group will inspect the rear suspension fasteners for damage, and replace and tighten them, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 22, 2021. Owners may contact Shyft Group’s customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Shyft Group’s number for this recall is 21-22.
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
Electrical Wire Not Connected
An open electrical wire can increase the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 111
Tiffin is recalling certain 2021-2022 Phaeton recreational vehicles. During manufacturing, an electrical outlet was not installed as intended, resulting in an open electrical wire inside the wall. Dealers will inspect the vehicle and install an outlet on the wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 7, 2021. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 1-256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is TIF-119.
