The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
GRAND DESIGN RV
Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 8,150
Grand Design is recalling certain 2022-2023 Momentum, Solitude, Imagine, Reflection, and Transcend travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the awning, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed by Aug. 24, 2022.
Electric Ramp Door May Fail Causing Door to Fall
A falling ramp door increases the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 30
Grand Design is recalling 2022-2023 Momentum fifth wheels. The electric ramp door cut-off switch may allow for continuous power to the ramp door, which can cause the door to fall.
Dealers will replace the door mechanism, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 24, 2022.
MAN CAVE RV (DYNAMITE MANUFACTURING)
Stove Saddle Valves May Leak Gas
A gas leak can increase the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 141
Dynamite Manufacturing DBA Man Cave RV is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toy Haulers, size 10 feet to 46 feet, equipped with Dometic 3-burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.
Dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 3, 2022.
NEWMAR CORP.
Fuel Line in Heater May Leak
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 92
Newmar is recalling certain 2022 Super Star, Ventana, 2022-2023 New Aire, Essex, Dutch Star and Mountain Aire motorhomes equipped with International Thermal Research powered heaters. These heaters could have an incorrect fuel line installed that may leak.
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Oct. 3, 2022.
Propane Leak Can Cause a Fire
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 617
Newmar is recalling certain 2022 Mountain Aire, Dutch Star, Ventana, 2021-2023 Bay Star, Canyon Star, and 2022-2023 Kountry Star and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.
Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Oct. 3, 2022.
PLEASURE WAY
Circuit Board May Overheat and Cause Fire
Overheating or melting of wiring increases the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected:1,237
Pleasure Way Industries, Ltd. is recalling certain 2021-2022 Plateau FL, Rekon, Ontour 2.2, Ontour 2.0, Ascent and Tofino motorhomes. The DCF 4 circuit board is labeled for 30 amps, while the pins for the fuse holder are only rated for 20 amps, which can overload the circuit board and cause the fuse or wiring to overheat or melt.
Dealers will relabel the DCF4 circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 29, 2022.
THOR MOTOR COACH
Awning Fabric May Detach Causing Awning to Drop
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 262
Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2022-2023 Four Winds, Quantum, Chateau and 2022 Geneva motorhomes. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Dealer will repair or replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed by Sept. 16, 2022.
