Leisure Travel Vans - Triple E RV - Recalls

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Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
LEISURE / FREEDOM 2002-2003

Manufacturer : LEISURE TRAVEL VANS

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 03V249000 Mfg's Report Date : JUL 15, 2003
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 122
Summary:
ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BUILT ON DODGE CHASSIS, THE ISOLATOR WIRE FROM THE CHASSIS BATTERY IS LYING ON TOP OF THE TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK BRACKET AND COULD POSSIBLY RUB THROUGH THE WIRE INSULATION.
Consequence:
THIS COULD CAUSE THE WIRE TO SHORT OUT OR ARC.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE WIRE AND RE-ROUTE THE WIRE OVER A RUBBER HOSE ELIMINATING THE POSSIBILITY OF THE WIRE INSULATION RUBBING THROUGH. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY OR AUGUST 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT LEISURE TRAVEL VANS AT 1-877-288-8088.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
LEISURE / DODGE RAM 1997

Manufacturer : LEISURE TRAVEL VANS

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V185000 Mfg's Report Date : JUL 09, 1999
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 211
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CONVERSION VAN. A PROTECTIVE SHIELD LOCATED ON THE DRIVER SIDE UNDERBODY AT THE SEWER DUMP VALVE IS LOCATED TOO FAR FORWARD AND INBOARD ON THE VEHICLE.
Consequence:
THIS COULD INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE'S PARK/EMERGENCY BRAKE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL CUT THE SHIELD TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE WITH THE OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY BRAKE.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 22, 1999. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT LEISURE TRAVEL VANS AT 1-204-822-3009. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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I have just recently bought a 1997 Leisure Travel rv and read on this forum about a 1999 recall on the "parking brake". I bought it from a dealer so would they have made sure the repairs were done before they sold it? Also I've been reading here about fuel economy..does a thing called "fuel doctor" that you plugs into your cigarette lighter and supposedly works on your electrical system???... gives you better gas mileage. Does this really work? I will be taking my "maiden voyage" this month and would appreciate any advise on fuel economy. I did read about something called Lucas you put in your gas tank???? Where do you buy that?

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Maybe, maybe not.
Try calling Leisure Travel to find out if they tracked the recall by VIN number. I know Roadtrek tracks recalls that way.
http://www.leisurevans.com/contact/index.html

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Spare Tire Obstructs Visibility Of Taillight

Report Receipt Date: MAR 12, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V115000
Component(s): EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 27

Vehicle Make / Model / Model Year(s)

FREE SPIRIT / FS22 / 2014
FREE SPIRIT / FS22SS / 2014
FREE SPIRIT / FS22TE / 2014

Manufacturer: Triple E Recreational Vehicles

SUMMARY:
Triple E Recreational Vehicles (Triple E) is recalling certain model year 2014 Free Spirit FS22, FS22SS, and FS22TE motorhomes manufactured September 2013 through March 2014. In the affected vehicles, the spare tire carrier and spare tire cover obstructs the visibility of the driver's side taillight.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the driver's side taillight is obstructed, drivers behind the vehicle may not see the motorhome's intention to turn left, increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Triple E will notify owners, and dealers will replace the old tire carrier with a newly designed one, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2014. Owners may contact Triple E at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E's number associated with this recall is CA#7841-1.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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RECALL Subject : Hazard Lights may not Work on Tow Vehicle/Trailer

Report Receipt Date: APR 16, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V194000
Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM , EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Manufacturer: Triple E Recreational Vehicles

SUMMARY:
Triple E Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Free Spirit FS22, and FS22SS recreational vehicles, and 2014 Free Spirit FS22TE recreational vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the 7-pole trailer plug socket of the RV is wired such that towed vehicles or trailers will not illuminate their hazard lights if the RV's ignition is turned off.

CONSEQUENCE:
If the recreational vehicle is towing a vehicle or trailer, the RV's rear hazard lights may not be visible to other drivers and if the RV's ignition is off, the hazard lights will not illuminate on the towed vehicle or trailer, reducing its visibility and increasing the risk of a crash.

REMEDY:
Triple E Recreational Vehicles will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the trailer plug wiring, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Triple E RV at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E RV's number for this recall is CA#7835-1.

NOTES:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.