The defect
Alamo Group, Inc. (Alamo Group) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Super Products Camel and Mud Dog vehicles. The tie rod could disconnect from the water tank strap, allowing the water tank strap to detach from the top of the vehicle.
The risk
A water tank strap falling to the ground while in transit can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the tank tie rods as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 2, 2023. Owners may contact Super Products customer service at 1-800-837-9711.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Super Products Camel | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Super Products MUD DOG | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
Components: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING:POTABLE WATER:STORAGE TANK
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Products Camel | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Products Camel | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Products Camel | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Products Camel | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Products Camel | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Products Camel | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Products MUD DOG | 2014 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Products MUD DOG | 2015 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Products MUD DOG | 2016 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Products MUD DOG | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Products MUD DOG | 2018 | 0 | 1 |
| Super Products MUD DOG | 2019 | 0 | 1 |
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119 of the 894 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2023 concerned the equipment; Alamo Group Inc. filed 10 campaigns in all.
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| 23V772000 17 Nov 2023 | Airstream, Inc. |
| 23V763000 11 Nov 2023 | Nova Bus (US) Inc. |
| 23V759000 10 Nov 2023 | Thor Motor Coach |
| 23V757000 9 Nov 2023 | Southeast Toyota Distributors, LLC |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2023