The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Unsealed Mini-Breakers May Cause Fire
A spark inside the battery compartment can increase the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4.
Forest River is recalling certain 2021 Berkshire recreational vehicles. These vehicles may have been manufactured with unsealed 5-AMP and 20-AMP mini-breakers, which could cause a spark in the battery compartment. Dealers will install sealed mini-breakers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 13, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River’s number for this recall is 40-1414.
Incorrectly Installed AGM Battery
Hydrogen gas inside the vehicle can increase the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 175.
Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Nova motorhomes. The Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) battery was incorrectly installed inside the vehicle, which can allow hydrogen gas to enter the vehicle. Dealers will install a battery box to the exterior of the vehicle and vent it, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 13, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6319 or 1-574-825-6625. Forest River’s number for this recall is 225-1416.
Cooktop Can Be Stowed With Propane Still Connected
A stowed cooktop with the propane still connected can increase the risk of a fire.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 41
Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Sportscoach motorhomes. The outdoor cooktop can be stowed with the propane hose connected. Dealers will move the quick disconnect and install a new shorter LP supply hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 19, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River’s number for this recall is 310-1418.
NEWMAR CORP.
Instrument Cluster May Go Blank
A blank instrument cluster display may be missing critical information such as the vehicle’s speed and warning lights, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,554.
Newmar is recalling certain 2019-2021 London Aire, Dutch Star, Essex, King Aire, Mountain Aire, 2020-2021 Ventana, and 2021 New Aire recreational vehicles. The instrument cluster may intermittently go blank while the vehicle is in motion. Dealers will update the control module software, and reroute and secure the ductwork, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 8, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar’s customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
