NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V779 Manufacturer Travel Lite Rv Components TRAILER HITCHES Potential Number of Units Affected 163 Incorrect Hitch Coupler Installed Because the coupler is under rated for the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the trailer, the trailer could become unhitched from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Summary Travel Lite RV (Travel … Read more
February 23, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V134000 Insufficient Safety Chains Installed If the trailer becomes uncoupled, the existing safety chains may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V134 Manufacturer Forest River, Inc. Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 157 Summary Forest River, Inc. (Forest … Read more
February 19, 2018 Incorrectly Installed GFCI Receptacle An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V121 Manufacturer Keystone RV Company Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 1,747 Summary Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018 Crossroads Zinger and Longhorn recreational trailers. The ground wire at the GFCI receptacle may … Read more
February 16, 2018 Improperly Sealed Refrigerator Compartment If carbon monoxide or propane enters the living quarters, there would be an increased risk of injury to the occupants. NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V115 Manufacturer Keystone RV Company Components EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected 312 Summary Keystone RV Company (Keystone) is recalling certain 2018 Summerland recreational trailers, model 1800BH. … Read more
February 14, 2018 Power Tongue Jack may Operate Unintentionally If the jack retracts or extends unintentionally, it can increase the risk of injury to those within the trailer or increase the risk of a crash if the jack moves while the trailer is being towed. NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V109 Manufacturer Lance Camper Manufacturing. Corp. Components EQUIPMENT Potential … Read more