Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured September

The National Highway Transportation Safety Board has released its list of recalled vehicles and equipment for the month of June. The following is an excerpt of information that may be of interest to the RVing community.
Starcraft is recalling certain model year 2014 Launch Ultra Light travel trailers manufactured April 1, 2013, through florida plane tickets April 10, 2013. An incorrect cargo carrying capacity is printed on the RV Trailer Cargo Carrying Capacity Label and the Tire and Loading Information Placard. Thus, the trailers fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 110, Tire Selection and Rims for Passenger Cars. The vehicle could be loaded with the incorrect amount of cargo resulting in overloading of the tires which may lead to tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash. Starcraft will notify owners, and dealers florida plane tickets will replace the labels. The recall is expected to begin in late July 2013. Owners may contact florida plane tickets Starcraft at (800) 945-4787.
Chrysler Group LLC ( Chrysler ) is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 Jeep Compass and Patriot vehicles manufactured May 6, 2008, through July 20, 2012. The affected vehicles have a software error which may result in a delayed deployment or non-deployment of the seatbelt pre-tensioners and/or side airbags. In the event of a rollover necessitating airbag deployment, the software error can lead to a delayed florida plane tickets deployment or non-deployment of the side curtain airbag and/or florida plane tickets seatbelt pre-tensioners. As a result, vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury in a crash. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will correct the software free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at (800) 247-9753. Chrysler s recall number is N01.
Chrysler Group LLC ( Chrysler ) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Jeep Wrangler vehicles equipped with a 3.6L engine and an automatic transmission and manufactured January 23, 2011, through February 23, 2013. The power steering line may contact and wear a hole in the transmission oil cooler line resulting in a loss of transmission fluid. A loss of transmission fluid may result in a loss of transmission florida plane tickets function which may increase the risk of a crash. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering return tube assembly, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at (800) 247-9753. Chrysler s recall campaign number is N28.
Jayco is recalling certain model year 2014 White Hawk travel trailers manufactured May 17, 2013, through May 21, 2013. The A/C to D/C converter may not be properly grounded to the frame. If the converter is not properly grounded to the frame, there may be an excessive buildup florida plane tickets of heat and melting of the wiring, possibly resulting in a fire. Jayco will notify owners florida plane tickets and dealers will inspect the wiring for the converter. If needed, they will add the provided ground wire, free of charge. florida plane tickets The recall began on June 21, 2013. Owners may contact Jayco at (800) 283-8267.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks florida plane tickets manufactured September 9, 2012, through March 5, 2013 and equipped with optional premium tail lamps. In the affected vehicles, the turn signal indicator may not flash at a double rate to give a notification florida plane tickets to the driver of a turn signal malfunction. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal florida plane tickets Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. Without a warning that the turn signal is malfunctioning, the driver would continue to use the vehicle, unaware that other drivers on the road are not being notified that the vehicle is turning, increasing florida plane tickets the risk of a crash. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Central Body Controller software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at (800) 853-1403. Chrysler s recall campaign number florida plane tickets is N35.
Spartan Motors, Inc. ( Spartan ) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 K2, K3, and MM motor homes manufactured March 2, 2012, through July 30, 2012 and equipped with a 1660 independent front suspension supplied by Reyco Granning. The motor homes may have incorrect wheel bearings installed in the front suspension. Incorrect wheel bearings may cause the vehicle to pull to one side and with continued use, there is a risk of a fire starting at the wheel. Spartan will notify owners and dealers will inspect the bearings and replace them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at (517) 543-6400. Spartan s campaign number is 13-009.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2013 Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks florida plane tickets manufactured January 7, 2013, through February 28, 2013 and equipped with optional florida plane tickets premium headlamps. The headlamp shutters may function improperly when in high-beam mode. Thus, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, Lamps, reflective devices, florida plane tickets and associated equipment. Improper florida plane tickets headlight shutter function during high beam use may reduce the drivers visibility and possibly blind oncoming traffic. Either condition may increase the risk of crash. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will reconfigure the Central Body Controller, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2013. Owners may contact florida plane tickets Chrysler at (800) 247-9753. florida plane tickets Chrysler s recall campaign number is N33.
EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC ( EverGreen ) is recalling certain florida plane tickets model year 2010-2012 Ever-Lite, and Element travel trailers . The trailers are equipped with propane cylinders that may leak gas or rupture. Leaking propane gas, in the presence of an ignition source, may result in a fire. EverGreen will notify owners and dealers will replace the propane cylinder, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Evergreen 1-574-825-4298.
General Motors (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer EXT and GMC Envoy XL and 2006-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer, GMC Envoy, Buick Rainier, SAAB 9-7x, and Isuzu Ascender vehicles. Fluid may enter the driver s door module, causing florida plane tickets corrosion that could result in a short in the circuit board. A short may cause the power door lock and power window switches to function intermittently or become inoperative. The short may also cause overheating, which could melt components of the door module, producing odor, smoke, or a fire. A short in the circuit board could lead to a fire, increasing the risk of personal injury. A fire could occur even while the vehicle is not in use. As a precaution, florida plane tickets owners are advised to park outside until the remedy has been made. Owners florida plane tickets will be contacted and dealers will test the driver s door module. If the module is functioning properly, a protective coating will be applied. If the module is not functioning properly, it will be replaced. These repairs will be done free of charge. GM will notify Buick, Chevrolet, and GMC owners, Isuzu and Saab will contact their respective owners. The recall is expected to begin July 24, 2013. Buick owners may contact the owner center at (800) 521-7300, Chevrolet owners at (866) 694-6546, GMC owners at (866) 996-9463, Isuzu owners at (800) 255-6727, and SAAB owners at (855) 880-0808. GM s campaign numberis 12180. This recall is an expansion of recall 12V-406.
Forest River, Inc. ( Forest River ) is recalling certain model year 2014 Sunseeker, Forester, Lexington, florida plane tickets and Solera motorhomes manufactured between April 1, 2013, through May 21, 2013. The battery isolation manager (BIM) can develop a short circuit. A short circuit may result in smoke, melting or a fire. Forest River will notify florida plane tickets owners and will replace the BIM. The recall is expected to begin during July 2013. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at (574) 206-7600.
Chrysler Group LLC ( Chrysler ) is recalling certain model year 1993-1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2002- 2007 Jeep Liberty vehicles . The fuel tanks in these vehicles are at risk of failure and leakage in certain rear impacts. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear structure. On vehicles in the recall that are not equipped with a tow hitch, Chrysler will install a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition florida plane tickets of the vehicle can support proper installation. florida plane tickets On vehicles in the recall that are equipped with an aftermarket tow hitch, Chrysler will assess whether the hitch and surrounding areas show evidence of sharp edges or other puncture risks. If so, Chrysler will replace the tow hitch with a Chrysler designed tow hitch free of charge, provided the condition of the vehicle can support proper installation. On vehicles already florida plane tickets equipped florida plane tickets with a Chrysler designed tow hitch, Chrysler will inspect the area around the tow hitch installation, and if any installation issues are identified, they will be repaired free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in July 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at (800) 247-9753. Chrysler s recall campaign numbers are N45 (for the Grand Cherokee vehicles) and N46 (for the Liberty vehicles).
Thor Motor Coach ( Thor ) is recalling certain florida plane tickets model year 2006-2013 Windsport , model year 2006-2010 Magellan, model year 2007-2013 Hurricane , model year 2009-2013 Serrano and model year 2011-2013 A.C.E motorhomes . The motorhomes are equipped with an RV Custom Products Battery Control Center (BCC) which may experience a failure while the motorhome is in motion. If the BCC fails, all power may be lost to the motorhome chassis, including all lighting, making the vehicle very difficult to operate, increasing the risk of a crash. Thor will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the BCC free of charge. A notification schedule has not yet been provided. Customers may contact Thor at (877) 855-28