The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls involving RV manufacturers:
DRV MOBILE SUITES
Incorrect Placement of Rear Lights/FMVSS 108
Incorrectly placed rear lights may reduce vehicle visibility, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 491
DRV Suites is recalling certain 2021-2022 Mobile Suites fifth wheels. The tail, stop and turn lights may have been incorrectly placed, with the top portion of the lights above 72 inches high. The vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.
Dealers will inspect the light heights, and install additional lights as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Oct. 26.
FOREST RIVER
Bunk Bed Supporting Brackets Improperly Installed
A bunk that fails may cause the occupant to fall, increasing the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 25
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHS travel trailers. The supporting brackets for the rear bunkroom flip-up bunks may not be installed properly, which can cause the bunk to fail.
Dealers will reinstall the brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 16.
JAYCO, INC.
Improperly Fitted Fuel Cap May Leak
An improperly fitted fuel cap may leak fuel or vapors, increasing the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 42
Jayco, Inc. is recalling certain 2023 Seismic and Seismic Luxury trailers. The fuel cap does not fit properly on the filler fuel neck for the cargo fuel tank.
Dealers will inspect and replace filler fuel neck as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Nov. 14.
KZ RV
Window May be Missing Emergency Exit
A missing emergency exit window may delay occupants from exiting the trailer during an emergency, increasing the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 42
KZ RV, L.P is recalling certain 2023 Durango travel trailers. The living room slide-out window may be missing the emergency exit.
Dealers will inspect and install an emergency exit as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 8.
NEWMAR CORP.
Extended Brake Pedal May Contact Dash Panel
Brake failure can increase the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 32
Newmar Corporation is recalling certain 2023 Dutch Star motorhomes. The adjustable brake pedal may contact the dash panel, resulting in unintentional brake engagement, which can cause the brakes to overheat and fail.
Dealers will trim the dash panel to add more clearance at the brake pedal and dash panel, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Dec. 6.
RIVERSIDE 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: 826
Riverside RV is recalling certain 2023 Riverside Retro, Intrepid and Xplorer 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 repair or replace the awnings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in October.
