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Freightliner is recalling 4,300 MY 2007-2008 Columbia, Century ST, Coronado, Argosy, Business Class M2, FLD, Classic, Classic XL, Sterling A9500, L9500, Western Star 4900, and FCCC MT 45 van chassis. A manufacturing error in the fuelwater separator preheater thermoswitch may prevent the fuel preheater from turning off if the ignition is left on. If the ignition switch is left on when fuel is added to the fuel-water separator at the factory or during a filter element change, a small flame may occur inside the filter cover. The potential exists for the flame to spread resulting in possible personal injury. Dealers will inspect the fuel filter date code and thermoswitch lot code to determine if they contain the suspect component. The recall is expected to begin during September 2007. Starcraft is recalling 70 MY 2007 11RT, 13RT, and 14RT camping trailers equipped with Dexter chassis frames. The frames were "notched" to accommodate the fitting of the coupler. It is believed that the frames could be weakened in this area which may allow them to crack. The frame can begin to bow downward increasing the risk of a crash. Starcraft is working with Dexter to repair these trailer frames. Dexter will weld a steel reinforcement underneath the coupler and over the notched area of frame, thus making this area stronger and completing the welding process. The recall began during June 2007. Airstream is recalling 157 MY 2006-2008 Base Camp travel trailers for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles." The tire inflation pressure label on the roadside front of the vehicle has incorrect air pressure information. In addition, the tire, rim and tire pressure information in the owner’s manual is incorrect. An over-inflated tire could blow out, causing the trailer to sway uncontrollably increasing the risk of a crash. Airstream will mail a corrected tire inflation pressure label and a label with correct tire information to be placed in the owner's manual over the incorrect information along with installation instructions to the owners. If an owner is uncomfortable installing either label, they can take their trailer to a dealer to have the labels installed. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Foretravel is recalling 9 MY 2006 Nimbus 334, MY 2007 Nimbus 336 and Nimbus 340 coaches built 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 crash. Foretravel is working with 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. Coachmen is recalling 49 MY 2007 Sports Coach Elite motor homes built 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 crash. Coachmen is working with 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. Ford is recalling 3.6 million MY 1993 Bronco, MY 1992-1998 Crown Victoria, MY 1997-2003 E-150, E-250, E-350, Econoline, MY 2003 E-450, MY 1992-1993 E-150, E250, E350, E450, Econoline, MY 1999-2001 Explorer, MY 2001-2002 Explorer Sport, MY 2001-2002 Explorer Sport Trac, MY 2003-2004 F-150 Lightning, MY 1993 F150, F250, F350, F450, MY 1995-2002 F53, MY 1998-2002 Ranger, MY 1993-1995 Taurus SHO, MY 1993-1998 Lincoln Mark VIII, MY 1992-1998 Town Car, MY 1994 Mercury Capri, MY 1992-1998 Grand Marquis and MY 1999-2001 Mountaineer pickup trucks, passenger vehicles, sport utility vehicles, and motor home chassis. The speed control deactivation switch may, under certain conditions, leak internally and then overheat, smoke, or burn. This could result in an underhood fire. Dealers will install a fused wiring harness. Owners of the passenger cars included in this campaign will be instructed to return their vehicles to their dealers to have the speed control deactivation switch disconnected as an interim repair as soon as repair parts are available (expected October 2007). Owners will be instructed to return to the dealers for installation of a fused wiring harness. The recall began on August 13, 2007, and mailing completed by September 19, 2007. This recall was the subject of an Engineering Analysis, EA05-005, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. GM is recalling 10,113 MY 2007 Chevrolet Express and GMC Savanna vans for failing to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." When the brakes are applied, the stop lamps will illuminate. When the brake pedal is released, the stop lamps are no longer illuminated but the rear brakes may still be applied. The brake may release after a few seconds or after the next firm brake pedal application. If the rear brakes are still applied after release of the brake pedal, the driver may notice a substantial drag when driving and may need to depress the gas pedal further than usual to continue vehicle movement. A vehicle driven with the brakes applied can cause overheating of the brakes, resulting in increased stopping distance which could result in a crash. Dealers will reprogram the anti-lock brake system module. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Freightliner is recalling 6,227 MY 2003-2008 FCCC XC, CX-R, VCL, XC-F, XC-L, XC-P, and XB-R motor home chassis equipped with ZF Model 8018 steering gears. These steering gears may have been assembled with the incorrect recirculating ball spacer potentially allowing the recirculating balls to escape from the recirculating ball circuit resulting in a loss of steering. The operator may notice higher required steering wheel inputs, or the need for more steering wheel adjustments while driving in a straight line in combination with metallic cracking noises prior to a loss of steering. Loss of steering could result in a vehicle crash. Dealers will replace the steering gear. The recall is expected to begin during September 2007. 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. 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. 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. Spartan is recalling 3,693 MY 2005-2008 K2, K3, MM, MG, SU, NG, and SG motorhome chassis. There may be a loose connection between the buss bar and a grid pad due to the pins being slightly smaller diameters after assembly. Electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shut down and/or not be capable of powering up. Each vehicle could potentially experience a unique circumstance where one or a combination of the following conditions could occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission, starting and engine cooling systems, operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, the anti-lock brake system, auxiliary brake system, the heater elements in the air dryer, and the heater element in the water-in-fuel separator. The DVEC bussmann box will be replaced. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Fleetwood is recalling 41 MY 2008 Discovery, Excursion, and Providence 39R motorhomes. 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. 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. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. 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. Prevost is recalling 854 MY 2006-2007 XLII-45, XLII-45 Entertainer, X3-45, H3-41 and H3-45 motor homes and motor coaches equipped with Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valves. The internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. This could cause delay or fail to apply the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. Prevost is working with Bendix to repair these vehicles. Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected SR-7 spring brake modulating valve. The recall is expected to begin during September 2007. Marathon Homes is recalling 251 MY 1998-2003 Marathon and Olympian fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. These refrigerators may have a defect in the refrigerator boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Marathon Homes will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ06-019, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. Northwood is recalling 3,630 MY 2001 Artic Fox, Desert Fox, and Nash fifth wheel, travel, and toy hauler trailers equipped with a two-door refrigerator manufactured by the Dometic Corporation. These refrigerators may have a defect in the refrigerator boiler tube. Pressurized coolant solution could be released into an area where an ignition source (gas flame) is present. Release of coolant under certain conditions could ignite and result in a fire. Northwood will be working with Dometic in order to repair these refrigerators. Dometic will repair these refrigerators by installing a secondary burn housing, a thermal fuse, and a melt fuse. Dometic has retained Stericycle Inc. to manage this campaign. Stericycle will assist the owner in locating dealerships or service centers and will provide assistance with scheduling of appointments. This recall was the subject of an Equipment Query, EQ06-019, conducted by the Office of Defects Investigation. Winnebago is recalling 108 MY 2006-2007 Tour and Vectra, Itasca MY 2006-2007 Ellipse and Horizon motor homes built 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 crash. Winnebago is working with 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. Newell Coach is recalling 158 MY 2003-2008 motor homes equipped with Bendix Parker check valves. The Parker brass check valve which connects to the supply port of the Bendix SR-7 spring brake can fail. The Parker valve can delay or fail to apply the parking brake resulting in a potential vehicle roll away. Additionally, the Parker defect may result in failure of the parking brake to release increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the brass check valve. The recall is expected to begin during September 2007. Freightliner is recalling 4,850 MY 2005-2006 FS-65 and FB-65 school bus and motorhome chassis. Improper pinch bolt installation may result in decoupling of the steering shaft and a loss of steering. Loss of steering may result in a vehicle crash. Dealers will inspect and ensure that the steering shaft pinch bolts are properly installed. Improperly installed pinch bolts will be tightened to the correct specification. The recall is expected to begin on or about October 22, 2007. Universal Speciality Vehicles is recalling 5 MY 2005-2006 Eagle motor homes built on Workhorse chassis. These motor homes may have been equipped with incorrect steering intermediate shafts. The spline can strip while the steering wheel is being turned. This steering condition could result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. Workhorse is conducting this recall. They will inspect and, if necessary, replace the steering intermediate shaft. Newell Coach is recalling 63 MY 2006-2008 motor coaches equipped with Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valves. The internal rubber check valve may leak causing a delay in the application of the spring brakes to park the vehicle after the operator pulls the dash valve button. This could cause delay or fail to apply the parking brakes which could result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash. Bendix is handling the remedy for this campaign. Bendix will install a check valve repair kit for the affected SR-7 spring brake modulating valve. The recall is expected to begin during September 2007. Top of Page Get your FREE RV Travel Newsletter every week - sign up now.
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