The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following 2024 RV recalls:
Forest River, Inc.
Incorrect Tire Size on Placard/ FMVSS 120
Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 107
Forest River is recalling certain 2023-2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The federal placard may have incorrect tire size information. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, “Wheels and Rims – Other Than Passenger Cars.”
Dealers will mail new federal placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 13. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 574-534-3167. Forest River’s number for this recall is 69-1731.
Gulf Stream Coach, Inc.
Incorrect Tire Size and Pressure/ FMVSS 110
Incorrect tire information could result in improperly inflated tires, or the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17
Gulf Stream Coach is recalling certain 2024 Trail Boss 160FK trailers. The incorrect tire size and tire pressure are listed on the federal certification label. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, “Tire Selection and Rims” and Code of Federal Regulations Title 49, Part 567, “Certification.”
Dealers will mail replacement federal certification labels to customers, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 1. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 800-289-8787. Gulf Stream’s number for this recall is 106FK/23.
Jayco, Inc.
Awning May Extend Unintentionally
An awning extending unintentionally during transit may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 98
Jayco is recalling certain 2023 Entegra Expanse, Expanse Li, Jayco Solstice and Solstice Li motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
Dealers will install a wedge to support the internal components in the gearbox and replace the motor as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 29. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903601.
Incorrect Weld May Cause Seat Failure/ FMVSS 207
A loose or detached seat assembly increases the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 148
Jayco is recalling certain 2020-2023 Entegra Anthem, Aspire, Cornerstone and Reatta XL motorhomes. The pedestal mounting plate on the driver’s seat may be improperly welded, causing the plate to separate and the seat assembly to loosen or detach. As such, these seat assemblies fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Seating Systems” and No. 210, “Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages.”
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 1. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9903602.
Shyft Group
Loss of Power Steering Assist
A sudden loss of power steering assist can increase the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 797
Shyft Group is recalling certain 2023-2025 Spartan RV K2, K3 and K4 chassis. The steering gear may have foreign material inside the gear that could build pressure within the system, resulting in a loss of power steering assist.
Shyft Group will remove and replace the steering gear, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 29. Owners may contact Shyft Group customer service at 800-237-7806. Shyft Group’s number for this recall is 24-01.
Tiffin Motorhomes, Inc.
Improperly Secured Battery May Cause Fire
Battery terminals that contact the steel hold-down bar can cause electrical arcing and increase the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 300
Tiffin is recalling certain 2022-2024 Allegro Bay motorhomes. The standard house batteries may shift position during travel, which can cause the battery terminals to contact the steel hold-down bar.
Dealers will install a new battery hold-down bar and angle brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 1. Owners may contact Tiffin customer service at 256-356-8661. Tiffin’s number for this recall is TIF-137.
