The defect
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Wonder motorhomes, model W24MB. The frame extension adapter may be missing some supplemental attaching bolts.
The risk
Without the supplemental bolts, if the trailer towing capacity is reached or exceeded, there maybe a distortion in the vehicle frame and/or frame extension structure, affecting the vehicle control and increasing the risk if a crash.
The remedy
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will install the 4 (four) supplemental M12 X 90MM grade 10.9 bolts, free of charge. The recall began on July 4, 2017. Owners may contact Triple E customer service at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number for this recall is CA #8645-1.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Triple E RV Wonder | 2016, 2017 |
Components: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triple E RV Wonder | 2016 | 0 | 4 |
| Triple E RV Wonder | 2017 | 0 | 8 |
Other structure recalls in 2017
38 of the 810 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2017 concerned the structure; Triple E Recreational Vehicles filed 50 campaigns in all.
| 17V832000 20 Dec 2017 | Wabash National Corporation |
| 17V798000 12 Dec 2017 | Corp. Micro Bird Inc. |
| 17V763000 29 Nov 2017 | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
| 17V697000 3 Nov 2017 | Highland Ridge RV |
| 17V684000 27 Oct 2017 | East Manufacturing Corp. |
| 17V680000 26 Oct 2017 | Tremcar |
| 17V675000 25 Oct 2017 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| 17V656000 16 Oct 2017 | Smeal Holding LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2017