The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued the following recalls:
Daimler Vans USA
Rearview Camera Obscured or Delayed
A delayed or obstructed rearview camera display can reduce the driver’s view of what is behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 198
Daimler Vans USA, LLC (DVUSA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Mercedes Benz Sprinter and Freightliner Sprinter vehicles equipped with the multimedia system “Connect 5” and a rearview camera. The rearview image may not display within 2 seconds from the start of the backing event. In addition, the rearview image may be obscured or covered by the visual display of the Emergency Call (eCall) pop-up window if the eCall system is activated while the reverse gear is engaged. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, “Rear Visibility.”
DVUSA will notify owners, and dealers will perform a software update on the vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 22, 2021. Owners may contact DVUSA customer service at 1-877-762-8267. DVUSA’s number for this recall is VS3RUECON.
Great Dane Trailers
Anti-Lock Brake System Malfunction
If the sensor cables are installed incorrectly, the anti-lock brake system may malfunction, increasing the risk of a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,770
Great Dane is recalling certain 2021-2022 Champion and 2022 Everest trailers equipped with the WABCO 2S/2M iABS (Anti-Lock Brake) system. The iABS sensor cables may be plugged into the wrong ports on the electronic control unit (ECU).
Great Dane will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the routing of the iABS sensor cables and correct them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Newmar Corp.
Brake Light Switch Malfunction
If the brake lights do not illuminate, other motorists will be unaware of the driver’s intention, increasing the risk of a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,370
Newmar is recalling certain 2021 Kountry Star and 2017-2021 Dutch Star motorhomes. The brake light switch may chafe against the windshield wiper mechanism, which could damage the brake light switch or its wiring, and cause the brake lights to not illuminate.
Newmar will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake light switch and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 18, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
Trail King Industries, Inc.
Cross Member May Come Loose or Detach
A loose or detached cross member can increase the risk of a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 34
Trail King is recalling certain 2021 TKSA trailers. The cross member in the slide pan frame may develop cracks, which over time could cause the cross member to become loose or detach from the frame.
Trail King will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cross member, and reinforce or replace it as needed, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 1, 2021. Owners may contact Trail King customer service at 1-800-843-3324. Trail King’s number for this recall is TK202102.
