The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls involving RV manufacturers:
CHINOOK MOTOR COACH, LLC
Propane Leak May Cause Fire
A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 10
Chinook Motor Coach, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2022 Bayside motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in December.
ENTEGRA COACH
Insufficient Air Brake Supply Volume/FMVSS 121
The undersized air brake supply reservoir may provide an insufficient air supply to properly operate the brakes during repetitive braking, reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 392
Entegra Coach is recalling certain 2015-2019 Aspire and Insignia motorhomes. The service and supply reservoirs have an insufficient air for the brake system volume. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, “Air Brake Systems.”
Dealers will replace the air reservoir, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 23, 2022.
HOLIDAY HOUSE
Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect Fitting
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 26
Holiday House, LLC is recalling certain 2021-2022 27RQ, 24TB, and 18RB travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Dealers will inspect the quick disconnect and perform a leak test, and replace the quick disconnect, if necessary, at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 9.
NEWMAR CORPORATION
Steering Wheel Separation
Steering wheel separation could result in the inability to steer, increasing crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 30
Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2022-2023 Supreme Aire motorhomes. The cap screws under the steering wheel cover could loosen and cause the steering wheel to separate from the steering column.
Dealers will install new steering wheel cap screws, at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on Jan. 31.
OLD SCHOOL TRAILERS, LLC
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: 16
Old School Trailers, LLC is recalling certain 2022 Old School Trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
The remedy is still under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in December.
WINNEBAGO TOWABLE
Incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity Label/FMVSS 110
A trailer that is overloaded can cause vehicle control loss, increasing crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 63
Winnebago Towable (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Voyage and Minnie travel trailers. The cargo carrying capacity label (CCC) on the trailer may show an incorrect load-carrying capacity, which could lead to unintentional vehicle overloading. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 110, “Tire Selection and Rims” and 120, “Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars.”
Dealers will install new labels, at no charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 13.
