The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
ALLIANCE RV, LLC
Loose Solar Panel Wire Connection
A loose solar panel electrical connection could overheat, increasing the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3,390
Alliance RV, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2023 Paradigm and Valor fifth wheel trailers. A wire connector from the solar panel ports to the solar charge lines may loosen.
Dealers will replace the existing wire nut with a new connector, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 19, 2023. Owners may contact Alliance customer service at 1-574-218-7165.
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Wheel Lockup from Misaligned Driveline
An incorrect pinion to driveline angle may cause rear wheel lockup, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 18
Forest River is recalling certain 2023-2024 Coachmen Concord Type C motorhomes. Installation of the air ride suspension system resulted in an incorrect pinion to driveline angle.
Dealers will install a shorter control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 29, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River’s number for this recall is 210-1693.
12-Volt Refrigerator May Fall from Cabinet
A falling 12-volt refrigerator increases the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 33
Forest River is recalling certain 2023-2024 Coachmen Cross Trail Type C motorhomes. The 12-volt refrigerator may dislodge and fall from its cabinet.
Dealers will reinstall and secure the 12-volt refrigerator, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 29, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-8487. Forest River’s number for this recall is 215-1691.
MIDWEST AUTOMOTIVE DESIGNS, LLC
Alloy Wheels May Break and Cause a Crash
A cracked or broken wheel increases the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 64
Midwest Automotive Designs, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2022 Luxe Cruiser, Ultimate Club J, and Ultimate Presidential motorhomes. The alloy wheels installed on the vehicles are insufficient for the vehicle weight, which can cause the wheels to crack and fail.
Dealers will remove the alloy wheels and replace them with steel wheels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 10, 2023. Owners may contact Midwest customer service at 1-574-522-4878.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Awning May Extend Unintentionally
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,237
Winnebago is recalling certain 2020-2024 Era, View and Navion RVs. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 15, 2023. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6936 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago’s number for this recall is 179. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall 22V-695.
