SC0414 - Incorrect Plow Light Software/FMVSS 108 - 2019 Mack Granite

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V765
Manufacturer Mack Trucks, Inc.
Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 946

 

Incorrect Plow Light Software/FMVSS 108

The driver may operate the vehicle with the snow plow headlights on but the marker and tail lamps off, reducing the vehicle's visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Mack Trucks, Inc. (Mack) is recalling certain 2019 Mack Granite (GU) vehicles equipped with snow plow lamp preparation kits. The snow plow headlights can be turned on without other exterior lights, and high beam indicator will not work when the snow plow high beams are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

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68-0822 - Driver Side Window Shade may Lower Without Warning - 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown & FR3, 2018-2019 Berkshire & 2018 Charleston Motorhomes

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V768
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components VISIBILITY
Potential Number of Units Affected 4,790

 

Driver Side Window Shade may Lower Without Warning

If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes and 2018 Charleston motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.

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5C-0897 - Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts - 2018-2019 Forest River Berkshire Recreational Vehicles, StarTrans PS2 & 2019 Glaval Legacy Transit Buses

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V770
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Potential Number of Units Affected 170

 

Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Berkshire recreational vehicles and StarTrans PS2 transit buses and 2019 Glaval Legacy transit buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

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18-335 - Incorrect Location of Water Heater Exhaust - 2019 Crossroads Cruiser Recreational Trailers

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V767
Manufacturer Keystone RV Company
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 7

 

Incorrect Location of Water Heater Exhaust

If carbon monoxide or propane gas enters the living quarters, it can increase the risk of injury.

 

Summary

Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2019 Crossroads Cruiser recreational trailers with the water heater installed under the slide out. The exhaust location for the water heater may result in carbon monoxide or propane gas entering the living quarters.

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RC000163 - Circuit Board Damage Affecting Lighting Functions - 2017 Thor Motor Coach Tuscany XTE & 2017-2019 Venetian, Aria, Tuscany, & Palazzo Motorhomes

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V763
Manufacturer Thor Motor Coach
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,769

 

Circuit Board Damage Affecting Lighting Functions

Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2017 Tuscany XTE and 2017-2019 Venetian, Aria, Tuscany, and Palazzo motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation chassis. The Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.

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