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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
ROADTREK / SS AGILE 2007-2008

Manufacturer: ROADTREK MOTORHOMES INC. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 28, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 08V628000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Potential Number of Units Affected: 110

Summary:
ROADTREK IS RECALLING 110 MY 2007-2008 SS AGILE CLASS "B" MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON DODGE AND FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 VAN CHASSIS. THESE MOTOR HOMES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE REAR HITCH MOUNTED SPARE TIRE CARRIER (CONTINENTAL SPARE TIRE KIT), IMPEDES THE FULL VISIBILITY OF THE LEFT TAIL LIGHT. THE DRIVERS OF FOLLOWING VEHICLES MAY NOT HAVE FULL VISIBILITY OF THE LEFT TAIL LIGHTS.

Consequence:
THIS LACK OF VISIBILITY COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SUPPLEMENTARY TAIL LIGHT ON THE FIBERGLASS COVER OF THE SPARE TIRE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROADTREK AT 1-888-762-3873.

Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
ROADTREK / CHEVROLET 2500 2009

Manufacturer: ROADTREK MOTORHOMES INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 09, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V264000 N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG TANK ASSEMBLY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 23

Summary:
ROADTREK IS RECALLING 23 MY 2009 CLASS B MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON CHEVROLET 2500 VAN CHASSIS. THE PROPANE DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES MAY CONTAIN A DEFECTIVE BRASS TEE FITTING THAT HAS TOO SHORT OF A THREAD SUCH THAT, WHEN CONNECTED TO ANOTHER FITTING, THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE TWO FITTINGS IS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED.

Consequence:
AN UNSEALED CONNECTION COULD RESULT IN A PROPANE LEAK, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE BRASS TEE CONNECTOR FITTING FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROADTREK AT 1-888-762-3873.
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OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V437000

Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
ROADTREK / RSAD 2007-2009
ROADTREK / RSAF 2007-2009
ROADTREK / SSAD 2007-2009
ROADTREK / SSAF 2007-2009

Manufacturer: ROADTREK MOTORHOMES INC. Mfr's Report Date: NOV 03, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V437000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Potential Number of Units Affected: 520

Summary:
ROADTREK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007-2009 CLASS B ROADTREK RSAD, SSAD, RSAF AND SSAF MOTORHOMES BUILT ON CHRYSLER SPRINTER VAN CHASSIS. THE BRAKE LINE COMES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO THE BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY AND CAN RUB AGAINST THEM. THIS SITUATION CAN DAMAGE THE COATING ON THE BRAKE LINE AND EXPOSE THE BARE STEEL. ALSO, BATTERY ACID CAN DRIP ON THE BRAKE LINE.

Consequence:
EITHER OF THESE DEFECTS COULD RESULT IN A BRAKE FLUID LEAK WHICH COULD CAUSE PARTIAL BRAKE FAILURE. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE AND REPLACE IT WITH ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LINE AND THE BATTERY AND BATTERY TRAY. THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROADTREK AT 1-888-762-3872.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
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I just received notice of the battery tray/brake line conflict. My Dodge service guy is gonna love this one!

Dan F.

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Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):
ROADTREK / 17PC 2008-2010
ROADTREK / 17VC 2008-2010
ROADTREK / 19PC 2008-2010
ROADTREK / 19VC 2008-2010
ROADTREK / 21PC 2008-2010
ROADTREK / 21VC 2008-2010
Manufacturer: ROADTREK MOTORHOMES INC. Mfr's Report Date: JUL 22, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V333000
N/A
NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 644
Summary:
ROADTREK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 ROADTREK 17PC, 17VC, 19PC, 19VC, 21PC, AND 21VC MODEL CLASS "B" MOTORHOMES BUILT ON GM EXPRESS VAN CHASSIS FROM JANUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2010. ON SOME MOTORHOMES, THE LUMBAR SUPPORT WIRE HARNESS WHICH IS BETWEEN THE SWITCH AND THE LUMBAR MOTOR MAY HAVE INSULATION THAT IS NOT RATED AGAINST RISK OF FIRE AS PER SPECIFICATION.
Consequence:
IF THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE 12V WIRE HARNESS, THE INSULATION COULD THEN MELT OR BURN CREATING A SOURCE OF IGNITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
ROADTREK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS IN BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEATS AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROADTREK SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-888-ROADTREK (762-3873) OR 1-519-745-1169.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .
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