The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following 2024 RV recalls:
BRINKLEY RV
Wheel Assembly May Detach
Wheel assembly detachment increases the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17
Brinkley RV is recalling certain 2024 Model Z RVs. The axle spindle weld may fail, resulting in the wheel assembly detaching from the axle.
Dealers will inspect and replace the axles as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in January 2024. Owners can contact Brinkley customer service at 574-501-4280. Brinkley’s number for this recall is REC-2401.
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Independent Suspension May Detach
A detached suspension can increase the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,911
Forest River is recalling certain 2023-2024 No Boundaries (NoBo), r-pod and Ibex travel trailers. The independent suspension fasteners may loosen, allowing the independent suspension to detach.
Dealers will inspect the fasteners and replace or secure them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 28. Owners can contact Forest River Customer Service at 574-642-1612. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1727.
Side Marker Lights Not Reflective/ RMVSS 108
Non-reflective side marker lights can reduce the trailer’s visibility to other drivers, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 64
Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Shasta Oasis 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 trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment.”
Dealers will replace the marker lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 28. Owners can contact Forest River Customer Service at 574-821-1311. Forest River’s number for this recall is 53-1724.
Propane Leak from Fill Gauge
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 24
Forest River is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Nova Type B motorhomes. The liquid level remote fill gauge on the propane tank may leak when in the “open” position.
Dealers will replace the bleed valve on the propane tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 4. Owners can contact Forest River Customer Service at 574- 825-6225. Forest River’s number for this recall is 225-1696.
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES, INC.
Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure
A loose or detached seat assembly increases the risk of injury.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 507
Tiffin Motorhomes is recalling certain 2022 Allegro Bus, Phaeton, Allegro Red 360 and Zephyr motorhomes. The pedestal mounting plate on the driver’s seat may be improperly welded, which can cause the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach.
Dealers will inspect for a missing weld and replace the pedestal, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 22. Owners can contact Tiffin customer service at 256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is TIF-135.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Blind Spot Monitoring System May Fail
Without a functioning blind spot monitoring system, the driver may be unaware of a vehicle in their blind spot, which can increase the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 844
Winnebago Industries is recalling certain 2021-2023 Ekko motorhomes. The blind spot monitoring system may fail without warning the driver.
Dealers will install a new blind spot monitoring system, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 16. Owners can contact Winnebago customer service at 641-585-6939 or 800-537-1885.
