The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
ALLIANCE RV, LLC
Improperly Wired Breakaway Switch
Incorrect wiring may prevent the emergency trailer brake from engaging when the trailer becomes detached, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 60
Alliance is recalling certain 2023-2024 Paradigm 295MK, 310RL, 340RL, 370FB, 382RK, 385FL, 390MP and 395DS travel trailers. The breakaway switch and trailer brakes may not activate when needed due to an incorrectly wired breakaway switch.
Dealers will rewire the breakaway cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 10, 2023. Owners may contact Alliance customer service at 1-574-218-7165.
EXPLORER VAN CO.
Generator Set Fuel Hose May Cause Gas Leak
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8
Explorer is recalling certain 2020-2022 upfitted GMC Savana and 2020 upfitted Ford Transit vans, equipped with certain Onan QG 2800i generator sets. The fuel hose between the fuel filter and injection pump module (IPM) may not be properly secured, which can cause a gas leak.
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 8, 2023. Owners may contact Explorer customer service at 1-574-267-7666. Explorer’s number for this recall is PG5215.
FOREST RIVER, INC.
30-Amp Shore Power Inlet Failure May Cause Fire
A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 16
Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Beyond, Galleria and Nova motorhomes equipped with certain SmartPlug 30-Amp Shore Power Inlets. The manganese bronze D-rings may crack or fail when over-tightened.
Dealers will install a new smart plug, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Aug. 16, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-6319. Forest River’s number for this recall is 225-1669.
GRAND DESIGN RV, LLC
Safety Chains Are Underrated For GVWR
Underrated chains can allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,209
Grand Design is recalling certain 2022-2024 Momentum 23G and 25G travel trailers. The installed safety chains are underrated for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).
Dealers will replace the safety chains, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Sept. 6, 2023. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910040.
