The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
FOREST RIVER, INC.
LPG Quick Disconnect Improperly Tightened
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 284
Forest River is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander, Leprechaun and 2023 Coachmen Prism motorhomes. The auxiliary LPG quick disconnect may be improperly tightened, causing a gas leak.
Dealers will inspect the quick disconnect, and tighten, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 26, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River’s number for this recall is 210-1556.
PREVOST CAR INC.
Incorrect Seat Belt Installed/FMVSS 208
An incorrect seat belt may not adequately protect the driver during a crash, increasing the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 255
Prevost is recalling certain 2021-2023 Prevost X3-45 Commuter motorcoaches. The driver’s seat is equipped with a Type 1 seat belt instead of the correct Type 2 seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No, 208, “Occupant Crash Protection.”
Prevost will replace the driver’s seat and seat belt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 4, 2022. Owners may contact Prevost’s customer service at 1-866-870-2046.
WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, 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: 1,622
Winnebago is recalling certain 2022-2023 Winnebago View, Era, and Itasca Navion motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
The remedy is currently under development. Owners’ notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 11, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
Awning May Extend Unintentionally
An awning that extends during transit, may become a distraction or road hazard, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 6,540
Winnebago is recalling certain 2019-2023 Winnebago Travato motorhomes. The retractable awning may extend unintentionally during transit.
The remedy is currently under development. Owners’ notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 11, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885.
