The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
Transfer Switch Wires May Come Loose
Loose wires can cause electrical arcing, increasing the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,783
Heartland is recalling certain 2020-2021 Heartland Cyclone and 2019-2021 Road Warrior Toy Hauler recreational trailers. The transfer switch wire securement lugs may have been improperly tightened during production, causing the wires to come loose. Dealers will inspect and tighten the securement lugs, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 29, 2021. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
NEWMAR CORP.
Broken Shaft Seal May Cause Loss of Power Steering
A loss of power steering assist increases the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 38
Newmar is recalling certain 2020-2021 Essex, 2020-2022 King Aire and London Aire motorhomes. 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. On behalf of Newmar Corp., 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 Dec. 18, 2021. Owners may contact Newmar’s customer service at 1-800-731-8300.
THOR MOTOR COACH
External Compartment Door May Separate
A door skin that separates during transit can become a road hazard, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 424
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Challenger, Miramar and Outlaw motorhomes. The external compartment outer door skin may separate from the motorhome during transit. Dealers will inspect the compartment door skin and replace the door as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 29, 2021. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000247.
