Category: Recalls

Ford is Recalling Certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V648000

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components VISIBILITY, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 198,482

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 12, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 22S56.

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.

Kia is Recalling Certain 2023 Sportage Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V651000

Manufacturer Kia America, Inc.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 19,701

Summary

Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sportage vehicles. The alternator battery positive terminal nut may loosen, which can result in an engine stall or an electrical surge.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the alternator battery positive terminal nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Kia customer service at 1-800-333-4542. Kia’s number for this recall is SC248.

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.

Bowlus is Recalling Certain 2021-2022 Terra Firma and Endless Highways Performance Edition Trailers

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V601000

Manufacturer Bowlus Road Chief LLC

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 2

Summary

Bowlus Road Chief LLC (Bowlus) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Terra Firma and Endless Highways Performance Edition trailers. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in August 2022. Owners may contact Bowlus’ customer service at 1-805-366-6523. Bowlus’s number for this recall is REGO-MANCHESTER.

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.

Dynamite Manufacturing DBA Man Cave RV (Man Cave RV) is Recalling Certain 2018-2020 Toy Haulers

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V628000

Manufacturer Dynamite Manufacturing DBA Man Cave RV

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 141

Summary

Dynamite Manufacturing DBA Man Cave RV (Man Cave RV) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Toy Haulers, size 10 feet to 46 feet, equipped with Dometic 3-burner cooking stoves. The saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Remedy

Dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2022. Owners may contact Man Cave RV customer service at 1-480-357-3863.

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.

Pleasure Way is Recalling Certain 2021-2022 Plateau FL, Rekon, Ontour 2.2, Ontour 2.0, Ascent and Tofino Motorhomes

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V616000

Manufacturer Pleasure Way Industries, Ltd.

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,237

Summary

Pleasure Way Industries, Ltd. (Pleasure Way) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Plateau FL, Rekon, Ontour 2.2, Ontour 2.0, Ascent and Tofino motorhomes. The DCF 4 circuit board is labeled for 30 amps, while the pins for the fuse holder are only rated for 20 amps, which can overload the circuit board and cause the fuse or wiring to overheat or melt.

Remedy

Dealers will relabel the DCF4 circuit board, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 29, 2022. Owners may contact Pleasure Way’s customer service at 1-800-364-0189.

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 2018 540d xDrive Vehicles

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V614000

Manufacturer BMW of North America, LLC

Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number of Units Affected 298

Summary

BMW of North America, LLC. (BMW) is recalling certain 2018 540d xDrive vehicles equipped with an Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) module with an integrated cooler. The EGR cooler may leak internally, causing coolant to mix with diesel engine soot, which could result in smoldering particles and a melting intake manifold.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the EGR module, and the intake manifold will be inspected and replaced, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 3, 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.

Newmar is Recalling Certain 2022 Mountain Aire, Dutch Star, Ventana, 2021-2023 Bay Star, Canyon Star, and 2022-2023 Kountry Star, and Bay Star Sport Motorhomes

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V584000

Manufacturer Newmar Corporation

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 617

Summary

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022 Mountain Aire, Dutch Star, Ventana, 2021-2023 Bay Star, Canyon Star, and 2022-2023 Kountry Star, and Bay Star Sport motorhomes. The service valves on the LPG tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 03, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar’s customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

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.

Newmar is Recalling Certain 2022 Super Star, Ventana, 2022-2023 New Aire, Essex, Dutch Star, and Mountain Aire Motorhomes

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V583000

Manufacturer Newmar Corporation

Components EQUIPMENT, FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Potential Number of Units Affected 92

Summary

Newmar Corporation (Newmar) is recalling certain 2022 Super Star, Ventana, 2022-2023 New Aire, Essex, Dutch Star, and Mountain Aire motorhomes equipped with International Thermal Research powered heaters. These heaters could have an incorrect fuel line installed that may leak.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel line as needed, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on October 03, 2022. Owners may contact Newmar’s customer service at 1-800-731-8300.

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.

E-One is Recalling Certain 2019-2022 Fire Trucks

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V538000

Manufacturer E-One Incorporated

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number of Units Affected 78

Summary

E-One Incorporated (E-One) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Cyclone 2, 2020 Commercial, Quest 2, 2020-2021 Typhoon, 2021 Cyclone N, and 2020-2022 Typhoon N fire trucks. The neutral screw connection within the QO Plug-On Neutral Load Center may be loose. If that connection is loose, the affected load center can overheat.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and repair, or replace the load center, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 22, 2022. Owners may contact E-One’s customer service at 1-352-237-1122.

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.

Airstream is Recalling Certain 2021-2022 Basecamp, Bambi, Atlas, Interstate, and Interstate 19 Travel Trailers

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V595000

Manufacturer Airstream, Inc.

Components EQUIPMENT

Potential Number of Units Affected 116

Summary

Airstream, Inc. (Airstream) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Basecamp, Bambi, Atlas, Interstate, and Interstate 19 travel trailers equipped with certain 2-burner cooktops. The burner control valves may become damaged, causing a gas leak.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, and if necessary replace the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 7, 2022. Owners may contact Airstream customer service at 1-877-596-6505 or 1-937-596-6111 ext. 7401 or 7411.

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.