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Prevost is recalling certain steering drag link tie rod ends, P/No. 61099 and its assembly #160959, sold as
aftermarket replacement equipment for use on certain Prevost motor coaches. The dimension of the steering
drag link tie rod end does not meet Dana requirements.
The tie rod end could eventually break when submitted
to high impact and create a loss of steering control, possibly resulting in a crash without warning. Prevost will
notify owners and replace the defective tie rod ends free of charge. The safety recall began on June 30, 2009.
Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-831-5432 ext. 235.
Keystone is recalling 11 MY 2008 Outback loft travel trailers model 27V. The loft roof lift mechanism may not
be properly secured. If the loft roof lift mechanism is not properly secure and/or used without the safety poles,
an increased risk or personal injury and property damage exists. Dealers will secure the lift mechanism with
different fasteners. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 5, 2009. Owners
may contact Keystone customer service at 1-866-425-4369.
Prevost is recalling 47 MY 2009 X3-45 and MY 2010 H3-41, and H3-45 coaches equipped with Dana Ibeam
axle front suspension. The dimension of the steering drag link tie rod end does not meet the manufacturer"s
requirements. The tie rod end could break and create loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the drag link tie rod end and replace the part free of charge. The recall began on June 30,
2009. Owners may contact Prevost at 1-418-883-2888.
Fleetwood is recalling 62 MY 2009-2010 Tioga Ranger and Jamboree Sport Class C motor homes built on
Ford E450 chassis that have had the wheelbases extended, have also required an extended brake line. The
brake line extension has been identified as a potential source for brake fluid leaks. Loss of brake fluid may result
in longer stopping distances and/or loss of brakes. Loss of brakes may result in a vehicle crash. Dealers will
inspect and replace the brake line extension and/or connection fittings free of charge. The manufacturer has not
yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Fleetwood at 1-800-509-3418.
Keystone is recalling 44 MY 2009 Fuzion fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of Part
567, "Certification." The Federal identification label and tire loading information label does not contain the
correct tire inflation pressure. Improper tire pressure can lead to tire failure and an increased risk of property
damage. Dealers will mail the appropriate labels free of charge. If the customer requires assistance installing the
labels, a dealer will install the label. The recall began on June 12, 2009. Owners may contact Keystone RV at
1-866-425-4369.
Coachmen is recalling 2,555 MY 2000-2009 Georgie Boy and Coachmen recreational trailers equipped with
axles that include BOSCH ZOPS or ZOHT pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or
seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal
heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag
if undetected by the driver. The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature
increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible
extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary
components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09V-110. The
manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Workhorse at 1-877-
246-7731 or Coachmen at 1-574-266-4030, option 5.
Fleetwood is recalling 509 MY 2001-2008 Class A motor homes equipped with axles that include BOSCH
ZOPS or ZOHT pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation
may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel
end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can
eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance
increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge.
Workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09V-110. The manufacturer has not yet
provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Workhorse at 1-877-246-7731. Workhorse
will conduct te owner and dealer notification.
Four Winds is recalling 684 MY 2002-2006 Infinity, MY 2002-2007 Windesport, MY 2004-2008 Hurricane,
MY 2006-2007 Megallan and MY 2008 Fun Mover motor homes equipped with axles that include BOSCH
ZOPS or ZOHT pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation
may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel
end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver.
The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can
eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance
increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge.
Workhorse is handling the remedy for this campaign please see 09V-110. Workhorse will conduct the owner
and dealer notification. Owners may contact Workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
Airstream is recalling 6 MY 2003-2006 35XL, and 355XL motor homes equipped with axles that include
BOSCH ZOPS or ZOHT pin slide hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle
operation may experience calipers sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at
the wheel end causing brake drag. The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by
the driver. The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the
wheel end can eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping
distance increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09V-110. Owners may contact Workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
Newmar is recalling 2,578 motorhomes equipped with axles that include BOSCH ZOPS or ZOHT pin slide
hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers
sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag.
The driver would normally have warning of the brake drag if undetected by the driver. The driver would
normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can eventually lead to
soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance increasing the risk of a
crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge. Workhorse is handling the
remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09V-110. Owners may contact Workhorse at 1-
877-246-7731.
Jayco is recalling 647 MY 2009 Jay Feather EXP and EX-Port travel trailers. The screws used to attach the
bunk door cables to the bunk doors may be of insufficient length, which could result in the cable becoming
detached from the door while the travel trailer is parked and set up with the bunk doors open. If this condition is
not addressed, it could possibly result in an injury. There is no potential for this situation to occur while the
vehicle is being towed. Dealers will replace the screws attaching the cables to the bunk door with longer
fasteners. The recall is expected to begin during July 2009. Owners may contact Jayco at 1-800-283-8267.
Starcraft is recalling 108 MY 2009 Travel Star EXP trailers. The screws used to attach the bunk door cables to
the bunk doors may be of insufficient length, which could result in the cable becoming detached from the door
while the travel trailer is parked and set up with the bunk doors open. If this condition is not addressed, it could
possibly result in an injury. There is no potential for this situation to occur while the vehicle is being towed.
Dealers will replace the screws attaching the cables to the bunk door with longer fasteners. The recall is
expected to begin during July 2009. Owners may contact Starcraft at 1-800-945-4787.
Damon is recalling 2,415 motorhomes equipped with axles that include BOSCH ZOPS or ZOHT pin slide
hydraulic disc brakes. When combined with occasional or seasonal vehicle operation may experience calipers
sticking in the applied position. This can result in abnormal heat generation at the wheel end causing brake drag.
The driver would normally detect the brake drag but if undetected the temperature increase at the wheel end can
eventually lead to soft pedal conditions due to brake fluid boil, and possible extended stopping distance
increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect and replace the necessary components free of charge.
Workhorse is handling the remedy and owner notification for this campaign please see 09V-110. Owners may
contact Workhorse at 1-877-246-7731.
Keystone is recalling 52 MY 2010 Passport travel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567,
"Certification." These vehicles were manufactured with incorrect axle(s). The axle rating may not match the
specifications listed on the federal certification label and the tire and loading label. Towing a vehicle with the axle
loaded beyond the specified weight rating may result in axle failure leading to poor vehicle handling and an
increased risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the axle rating tags, compare to the federal certification label and
then if they do not match either replace the axle if under rated or replace the labels if over rated. The remedy will
be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 22, 2009. Owners may contact Keystone Customer Service at 1-866-425-4369.
Dutchmen is recalling 2,735 MY 2005-2010 N'Tense, Victory Lane, Winner's Circle, Wild Thing, Four Winds,
and Dutchmen recreational trailers. These trailers contain a fuel dispensing system with a shut-off switch which is
not spark protected and is mounted in the nozzle storage compartment of the fuel dispensing system. Gasoline
spilled on the switch, or gasoline vapors which might build up in the vicinity of the switch during dispensing
functions, may create a fire or explosion if a spark is generated by the switch. The resulting fire or explosion
could result in serious burns and possibly death. Dealers will provide an ignition protected switch and insulated
terminals to replace the current switch. The remedy will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to
begin on or before July 9, 2009. Owners may contact Dutchmen at 1-866-869-1109.
Fleetwood is recalling 683 MY 2005-2006 Bounder 35E class a motor homes when the refrigerator is operated
in the LPG mode, the refrigerator exhaust may vent into the interior of the refrigerator cabinet rather than exhaust
to the exterior through a vent for that purpose. The hot exhaust may result in heat damage to the interior of the
refrigerator cabinet and could result in a fire. Dealers will inspect the refrigerator cabinet and install a baffle in the
rear of the refrigerator cabinet to divert the hot exhaust to the exterior vent. The remedy will performed free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact Fleetwood
Motor Homes at 1-800-509-3418.
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