Month: July 2022
Simulated Hail Impact Testing – PVC Roofing Membrane
Fire Investigator Steven Reed Joins Haag in North Carolina!
Stains on Sculptures – Multi-Disciplinary Investigation
Grand Design is Recalling Certain 2022 Momentum Travel Trailers
110-Volt Power Supply May Overheat Causing a FireAn overheated power supply wire increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V442000
Manufacturer Grand Design RV, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 165
Summary
Grand Design RV, LLC (Grand Design) is recalling certain 2022 Momentum travel trailers. The 110-volt power supply wire was incorrectly wired directly into the solar inverter, which can overload the circuit and cause the power supply wire to overheat.
Remedy
Dealers will rewire the 110-volt power wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 25, 2022. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910030.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
General Motors is Recalling Certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive Vehicles
Fuel Tank Rollover Valve May Not Properly SealA fuel tank rollover valve that does not properly seal can result in a fuel leak during a rollover crash, increasing the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V446000
Manufacturer General Motors, LLC
Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Potential Number of Units Affected 228
Summary
General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2022 Cadillac XT5, XT6, and GMC Acadia All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles. The fuel tank rollover valve may not provide a proper seal in the event of a rollover crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the fuel tank and replace the fuel tank shell if the rollover valve is found to be dislodged or missing, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 8, 2022. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006 and GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM’s number for this recall is N222366070.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Triple E is recalling certain 2021-2022 Unity and Wonder Recreational Vehicles
Damaged Cooktop Control Valves May Leak GasA gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V435000
Manufacturer Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 371
Summary
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Unity U24MB, U24IB, U24CB, U24FX, U24RL, U24TB, and Wonder W24MB, W24RTB, W24FTB, W24RL recreational vehicles, equipped with certain 2-burner cooktops. The burner control valves may become damaged, causing a gas leak.
Remedy
Triple E will work with Dometic to replace the cooktops, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 2022. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906 or contact Dometic at recall.cooktop.22E021@dometic.com or 1-888-943-4905 or 574-389-3713. Triple E’s number for this recall is CA#10130-1.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Cruiser is Recalling Certain 2022 Shadow Cruiser, Embrace, MPG, Radiance, Hitch, Twilight, and Stryker Travel Trailers
Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect FittingA gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V433000
Manufacturer Cruiser RV
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,985
Summary
Cruiser RV (Cruiser) is recalling certain 2022 Shadow Cruiser, Embrace, MPG, Radiance, Hitch, Twilight, and Stryker travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the fittings, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in July 17, 2022. Owners may contact Cruiser customer service at 1-574-206-7920. Cruiser’s number for this recall is 99.03.21.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Heartland is Recalling Certain 2022 Travel Trailers
Cracked LP Gas Quick Disconnect FittingA gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V432000
Manufacturer Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 12,285
Summary
Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC (Heartland) is recalling certain 2022 Cyclone, Gravity, Sundance, Big Country, Big Horn, Big Horn Traveler, Elkridge, Fuel, North Trail, Landmark, Lithium, Milestone, Torque, Trail Runner, Pioneer, Prowler, and Road Warrior travel trailers. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the quick disconnect fittings, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 17, 2022. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032. Heartland’s number for this recall is 99.01.67.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov
Nova Bus is Recalling Certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic Buses
Radiator Fan Fuse May ShortAn electrical short increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V416000
Manufacturer Nova Bus (US) Inc.
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 273
Summary
Nova Bus (US) Inc. (Nova Bus) is recalling certain 2019-2021 LFS and 2019-2022 LFS Artic buses. The radiator fan’s electrical fuse holder may experience excessive corrosion which can result in an electrical short.
Remedy
Nova Bus will provide the remedy parts and service document instructions, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 30, 2022. Owners may contact Nova Bus’ customer service at 1-800-350-6682. Nova Bus’ number for this recall is CR5259.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.