Month: October 2022

Kia is Recalling Certain 2008-2009 Sportage Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V800000

Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 71,704

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2008-2009 Sportage vehicles previously recalled under recall 16V-815. An engine compartment fire originating from around the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) may occur while parked or driving.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the recall repair has been performed. The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC253.

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.

Winnebago is Recalling Certain 2020-2023 View and Navion Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V795000

Manufacturer Winnebago Industries, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 4,616

Summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. (Winnebago) is recalling certain 2020-2023 View and Navion vehicles. The LP fuel line is routed near the rear wheel well, which may allow the fuel line to contact the tire and become damaged, resulting in a gas leak.

Remedy

Dealers will secure the LP line with secondary cable ties, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 2, 2022. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 1-641-585-6939 or 1-800-537-1885. Winnebago’s number for this recall is 170.

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.

Highland Ridge is Recalling Certain 2021-2022 Highland Ridge Olympia, Olympia Sport, Open Range and Open Range Lite Travel Trailers

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V775000

Manufacturer Highland Ridge RV

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,907

Summary

Highland Ridge RV (Highland Ridge) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Highland Ridge Olympia, Olympia Sport, Open Range and Open Range Lite travel trailers. The cooktop flame may invert when the stove and furnace are operated at the same time.

Remedy

Dealers will install sealant and plywood panels to seal the area, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Highland Ridge customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Highland Ridge’s number for this recall is 9904582.

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.

Starcraft is Recalling Certain 2021-2022 Autumn Ridge Outfitter Travel Trailers

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V774000

Manufacturer Starcraft RV

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 923

Summary

Starcraft RV (Starcraft) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Autumn Ridge Outfitter travel trailers. The cooktop flame may invert when the stove and furnace are operated at the same time.

Remedy

Dealers will install sealant and plywood panels to seal the area, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Starcraft RV customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Starcraft’s number for this recall is 9902582.

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.

Jayc is Recalling Certain 2021-2022 Jayco Jay Feather, Jay Flight, and Jay Flight SLX Travel Trailers

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V773000

Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,748

Summary

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Jayco Jay Feather, Jay Flight, and Jay Flight SLX travel trailers. The cooktop flame may invert when the stove and furnace are operated at the same time.

Remedy

Dealers will install sealant and plywood panels to seal the area, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 21, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco’s number for this recall is 9901582.

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.

Storyteller is Recalling Certain 2022-2023 Storyteller Mode LT Motorhomes

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V770000

Manufacturer Storyteller Overland

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 58

Summary

Storyteller Overland ( The wires connecting the secondary alternator to the auxiliary power system may be improperly routed, allowing them to contact the CV axle shaft and damage the wires.

Remedy

Dealers will reroute the wiring and add a heat shield. In addition, wires will be inspected for damage and replaced as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Storyteller customer service at 1-888-999-7442.

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.

Volkswagen is Recalling Certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V753000

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 74,067

Summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Audi Q5 Sportback, Q5, 2022-2023 Volkswagen Atlas FL, and Atlas Cross Sport vehicles. The engine connecting rod bearings may become damaged, which can result in engine failure.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace an affected engine, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 6, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen’s customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi’s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’s numbers for this recall are 13i4 (VW) and 13i5 (Audi).

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.

BMW is Recalling Certain 2022 S1000RR, M1000RR, and 2022-2023 S1000XR and S1000R Motorcycles.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V752000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 951

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022 S1000RR, M1000RR, and 2022-2023 S1000XR and S1000R motorcycles. The clutch cover bolts were not lubricated properly, which may cause the clutch cover to become loose and leak oil.

Remedy

Dealers will replace all 10 clutch cover bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.

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.

Jayco is Recalling Certain 2023 Seismic and Seismic Luxury Trailers

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V769000

Manufacturer Jayco, Inc.

Components FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 42

Summary

Jayco, Inc. (Jayco) is recalling certain 2023 Seismic and Seismic Luxury trailers. Fuel cap does not fit properly on the filler fuel neck for the cargo fuel tank.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace filler fuel neck as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 14, 2022. Owners may contact Jayco customer service at 1-800-283-8267. Jayco’s number to this recall is 9901581.

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.

Shyft Group is Recalling Certain 2022 Utilimaster Walk-In Vans

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V754000

Manufacturer Shyft Group

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 451

Summary

Shyft Group is recalling certain 2022 Utilimaster Walk-In vans. The transmission shifter cable may contact the exhaust manifold, causing the outer coating to melt and damaging the cable.

Remedy

Shyft Group will reroute and secure the transmission shifter cable, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 28, 2022. Owners may contact Shyft Group’s customer service at 1-800-237-7806. Shyft Group’s number for this recall is 22-11.

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.