The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
AIRSTREAM, INC.
Incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110
An incorrect label may lead to unintentionally overloading the vehicle, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 137
Airstream is recalling certain 2023 Bambi vehicles. The freshwater tank capacity was overstated, resulting in an incorrect cargo carrying capacity label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire Selection and Rims.”
Airstream will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 20, 2023. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
Electrical Wiring Under Protected by Fuse
Wiring that overheats can increase the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 105
Airstream is recalling certain 2023-2024 Interstate 24 and Interstate 19 motorhomes. The main cable from the battery to the fuse panel may be under-protected by a 200-amp fuse, which could allow the wiring to overheat in the event of a short circuit.
Dealers will replace the 200-amp fuse with a 50-amp fuse, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 27, 2023. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.
GRAND DESIGN RV, LLC
Loose Grease Fitting May Cause Wheel Detachment
A detached wheel increases the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,366
Grand Design is recalling certain 2023 Momentum and Reflection travel trailers, equipped with certain 5200 and 6000 Curt RV axles. The axles may have an improperly tightened grease fitting that can separate and cause damage, possibly resulting in wheel detachment.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the grease fittings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 26, 2023. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910038.
THOR MOTOR COACH
Bike Rack May Detach
A bike rack that detaches from the vehicle increases the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 213
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tranquility and 2022-2023 Sanctuary motorhomes. The R-bike rack arms may fracture and detach.
Dealers will replace the defective components of the bike rack, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 26, 2023. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000297.
