The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Side Marker Lights Not Reflective/FMVSS 108
Non-reflective side marker lights can reduce the trailer’s visibility to other drivers, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,235
Forest River is recalling certain 2018-2024 Coachmen Adrenaline and 2020-2024 Work and Play fifth wheels and travel trailers. The side marker lights may not reflect light as intended, which can make it difficult for other drivers to see the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment.”
Dealers will install reflector stickers free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 13, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6302. Forest River’s number for this recall is 320-1697.
Incorrect Gauge Wire May Melt
A melted wire may cause a short circuit, increasing the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 24
Forest River is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sandstorm, Stealth, and 2024 Shockwave travel trailers. The wire routed from the 50-amp inlet to the transfer switch in the distribution panel is the incorrect gauge, which may cause the wire to melt.
Dealers will replace the incorrect 10-gauge wire with a 6-gauge wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 13, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-951-357-2327. Forest River’s number for this recall is 67-1700.
GULF STREAM COACH, INC.
Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110
Incorrect tire information may result in overinflated tires and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 90
Gulf Stream is recalling certain 2024 Conquest, Independence, Trailmaster, Friendship, and Ameri-Lite, model 177BH, travel trailers. The federal certification label may contain incorrect tire size and tire pressure information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire Selection and Rims,” and 49 CFR Part 567, “Certification.”
Gulf Stream will mail replacement labels to owners, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 4, 2023. Owners may contact Gulf Stream at 1-800-289-8787.
