RV
Recalls:
KOCH
Koch
is recalling 761 MY 2005-2007 RackandRoll
KD sport utility trailers.
The
center rail can develop a hairline fracture
if overloaded. If not detected this could
cause the center rail to break increasing
the risk of a crash. Dealers will install
a steel or aluminum insert inside the center
rail, install a retro kit upgrade, or insert
an outer brace. This will increase the strength
of the center rail.
The
recall is expected to begin on or about
October 30, 2007. 07V-350
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NEWMAR
Newmar
is recalling 84 MY 2005 Essex and Londonaire
motor homes built on Spartan K2 and K3 chassis.
The
steering gear assembly contains a spacer
with incorrect dimensions. A spacer of insufficient
height allows for excessive play in the
return function of the recirculation balls
and, as a consequence, there is a failure
in the circulatory function of these balls.
If the failure mode is allowed to continue,
the final result will be interruption in
the connection between the steering wheel
and the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicle
can no longer be steered and could result
in a vehicle crash. Newmar is working with
Spartan to replace the steering gear assembly.
The
manufacturer has not yet provided an owner
notification schedule. 07V-351
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FLEETWOOD
1)
Fleetwood is recalling 56 MY 2007 Prowler,
Wilderness and Terry travel trailers for
failing to comply with the requirements
of Part 567, "Certification."
The
information provided on the certification
and tire information labels denoting the
tire pressure is incorrect. Driving with
under-inflated tires can cause or contribute
to premature tire failure that could result
in a loss of control of the vehicle, increasing
the risk of a crash. Owners will be sent
correct Federal certification and trailer
weight information tags and installation
instructions. An owner can have these tags
installed at their dealership if they do
not want to install the tags themselves.
The
recall began on August 15, 2007. 07V-352
2)
Fleetwood is recalling 41 MY 2008 Discovery,
Excursion, and Providence 39R motor homes.
The
propane hose, under the galley slide-out
room, can flex and make contact with other
components during the slide-out room operation.
This may lead to abrasion or kinking of
the propane hose which may result in a propane
gas leak and the potential for an explosion
and/or fire. Fleetwood will replace the
propane gas hose if it is kinked or damaged.
If the hose is not kinked or damaged, Fleetwood
will install insulated loop clamps to secure
the propane hose away from components. Fleetwood
began calling customers on August 3, 2007.
A
customer notification mailing will begin
during September 2007. 07V-365
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NEWMAR
Newmar
is recalling 308 MY 2006-2007 All Star Mid-Engine,
Dutch Star, Kountry Star, and Ventana motor
homes built on Spartan MM chassis with Cummins
ISL CM850 diesel engines.
The
connecting rod contains a machining defect
in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that
could cause a seizure of the piston pin.
If allowed to progress, this can lead to
engine failure with the possibility of the
rod rupturing the lock cavity, spilling
oil and debris onto the roadway increasing
the risk of a vehicle crash. Newmar is working
with Spartan and Cummins to recalibrate
the engine control module and enhance the
engine protection system enabling it to
provide early detection of the failure mode
and avoid more serious engine damage and
resultant safety hazard. Cummins will also
install a new valve cover with a crankcase
pressure sensor (please
see 07E033). 07V-354
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NATIONAL
RV
National
RV is recalling 152 MY 2007-2008 Pacifica
motor homes equipped with Atwood sealed
burner ranges.
The
range and slide-in burner tubes leading
from the gas manifold to the burner heads
had a depression or 'kink' in the exterior
bend restricting proper airflow and gas
mixture. This condition could result in
carbon monoxide poisoning. National RV is
working with Atwood to have the tubes replaced
on these ranges (please see 07E030).
The
manufacturer has not yet provided an owner
notification schedule for this campaign.
07V-369
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WINNEBAGO
Winnebago
is recalling 67 MY 2008 Adventurer and Itasca
Suncruiser motor homes.
The
passenger side windshield wiper may fail
to operate properly. Inoperative wipers
under inclement weather conditions could
cause impaired visibility which has the
potential to result in personal injury and/or
vehicle and property damage. Dealers will
install new wiper linkage from the wiper
motor to the pivot assemblies. The recall
is expected to begin during September 2007.
07V-370
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Source:
NHTSA National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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