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Weekly RV Recalls Listed:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following RV recalls:

FOREST RIVER, INC.

Solar Panel Wiring Missing Over-Current Protection

A wire that is not connected to overcurrent protection increases the fire risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 16

Forest River is recalling certain 2026 Freelander motorhomes. The solar panel wire may have been incorrectly connected to a breaker without overcurrent protection.

Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 25. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-8602. Forest River’s number for this recall is 210-2013.



Ramp Door May Break During Use

A ramp door that breaks during use increases the injury risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 515

Forest River is recalling certain 2023-2026 Forest River Work and Play, 2024-2026 East to West Takoda, Coachmen Chaparral, 2025-2026 Shasta Phoenix, 2023-2025 Forest River Riverstone, 2022-2026 Coachmen Adrenaline and 2025 Forest River Cedar Creek fifth wheels. The ramp door may break away from the door frame while loading or unloading vehicles.

Dealers will install additional support brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 28. Owners may contact Coachmen Adrenaline & Work and Play customer service at 574-825-6302, Riverstone customer service at 260-593-4028, East to West customer service at 1-574-264-6664, Cedar Creek customer service at 260-593-4000, Coachmen Chapparal and Shasta Phoenix customer service at 574-825-7101. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-2017.

GULF STREAM COACH, INC.

Incorrectly Wired Rear Turn Signals

Turn signals that fail to indicate the driver’s intention to change direction increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 172

Gulf Stream is recalling certain 2026 Trail Boss and Ameri-Lite trailers. Wires in the taillight harness may be reversed, causing the turn signals to activate in the opposite direction as the driver intended.

Owners are advised not to tow their trailers until the repair has been completed. Dealers will rewire the turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed Jan. 21. Owners may contact Gulf Stream customer service at 800-289-8787.

KEYSTONE RV CO.

Ramp Door May Break During Use

A ramp door that breaks during use increases the injury risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 1,081

Keystone is recalling certain 2025-2026 Fuzion, Raptor, Redwood, and 2024-2026 Voltage travel trailers. The ramp door may break away from the door frame while loading or unloading vehicles.

Dealers will install additional support brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 13. Owners may contact Keystone customer service at 866-425-4369. Keystone’s number for this recall is 26-478.

NEWMAR CORP.

Water Tank Heating Pad May Fail

A heating pad failure can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 16

Newmar is recalling certain 2026 Freedom Aire motorhomes equipped with a ThermaHeat Tank Pad. The water tank heating pad may experience high resistance and fail.

Dealers will install a new water tank heating pad, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 16. Owners may contact Newmar customer service at 800-731-8300. Newmar’s number for this recall is 622 RSB.

VLRV, LLC (VANLEIGH RV)

Ramp Door May Break During Use

A ramp door that breaks during use increases the injury risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 91

Vanleigh RV is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ambition trailers. The ramp door may break away from the door frame while loading or unloading vehicles.

Dealers will install additional support brackets, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 20. Owners may contact Vanleigh RV customer service at 662-612-4040. Vanleigh RV’s number for this recall is VL-106.

WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, INC.

Water Tank Heating Pad May Fail

A heating pad failure can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 3,109

Winnebago is recalling certain 2024-2026 Spirit, Minnie Winnie, Travato, View, Navion and 2026-2027 Sunflyer motorhomes equipped with a ThermaHeat Tank Pad. The water tank heating pad may experience high resistance and fail.

Dealers will install a new water tank heating pad, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 16. Owners may contact Winnebago customer service at 641-585-6939 or 800-537-1885. Winnebago’s number for this recall is 201.

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Weekly RV Recalls Listed:

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls.

GRAND DESIGN RV, LLC

Propane Line May Crack and Leak

A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the fire risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 95

Grand Design is recalling certain 2022-2023 Solitude and 2023 Momentum fifth wheels. Loose or missing fasteners on the refrigerator cooling unit can enable excessive movement, possibly causing the propane line to crack and leak.

Dealers will inspect the refrigerator and repair or replace it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Jan. 6, 2026. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 574-825-9679. Grand Design’s number for this recall is 910052. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall 24V378.

THOR MOTOR COACH

Solar Panel May Detach and Become a Road Hazard

A detached solar panel can become a road hazard for other vehicles and increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 4,491

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2023-2024 Twist, Dazzle, 2023 Tranquility, Sanctuary, 2022-2024 Tellaro, Sequence and 2024 Freedom Elite Van RVs. The solar panel mounting brackets may become loose or break, enabling the solar panel to detach.

The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters explaining the safety risk are expected to be mailed Jan. 5, 2026. Another notice will be sent once the remedy becomes available. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000336.



Solar Panel Adhesive May Fail

A detached solar panel can become a road hazard for other vehicles and increase the crash risk.

Potential Number of Affected Units: 1,887

Thor Motor Coach is recalling certain 2024 Twist, 2023-2024 Dazzle, Scope, Rize, Sequence and 2022-2024 Tellaro RVs. The adhesive securing the solar panels to the roof may fail, enabling the solar panel to detach.

The remedy is currently under development. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed Jan. 5, 2026. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall RC000337.

TRIPLE E RVS

Incorrect Seat Belt Seating Capacity Listed on Weight Label

There would not be enough seat belts if more than two passengers sat in the U-lounge, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Potential Number of Units Affected: 7

Triple E is recalling certain 2025-2026 Unity RVs. The weight label lists a seat belt seating capacity of four passengers, but the floorplan is designed for two passengers and is equipped with two seat belts.

Triple E will mail corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Tuesday. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 877-992-9906. Triple E’s number for this recall is CA No.10987-1.

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