The issue
On certain motorhomes, fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arm to the spindle may have been over or under tightened during assembly process. Incorrectly torqued steering arm fasteners may fatigue and fracture, possibly causing a crash without warning. Correction: Since National RV is no longer in business, vehicle owners are advised to contact Freightliner LLC - the chassis manufacturer - to have the steering arm fasteners inspected, and the correct tightening torque applied. Freightliner warranty campaign assistance line 1-800-547-0712.
Description (français)
Sur certaines autocaravanes, les dispositifs de fixation qui lient le bras de direction ou le bras de barre d'accouplement et la fusée pourraient avoir été trop serrés ou pas assez serrés pendant le montage. Des dispositifs de fixation de bras de direction mal serrés pourraient se fatiguer et se briser, ce qui pourrait causer un accident. Correction : Comme la compagnie National RV n'est plus en affaires, on avise les propriétaires de véhicule de contacter Freightliner LLC - le fabricant de châssis - pour faire inspecter les dispositifs de fixation de bras de direction, et faire appliquer le bon couple de serrage. Numéro d'aide de Freightliner : 1-800-547-0712.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| National Rv PACIFICA | 2007, 2008 |
| National Rv TRADEWINDS | 2007, 2008 |
| National Rv TROPI-CAL | 2007, 2008 |
| National Rv TROPI-CAL LX | 2007, 2008 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| National RV Pacifica | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| National RV Pacifica | 2008 | 0 | 2 |
| National RV Tradewinds | 2007 | 0 | 1 |
| National RV Tropi-CAL | 2008 | 1 | 0 |