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  • Recalls 2/26/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on February 26, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 2/19/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on February 19, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 2/12/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on February 12, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 2/5/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on February 5, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Tech Talk: Daylight Savings

    A simple DIY adventure can lead to efficient lighting. By Steve Froese, F276276 February 2024 Many RV owners look for ways to conserve electrical energy, especially if they spend time…

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  • Recalls 1/29/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on January 29, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 1/22/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on January 22, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 1/1/24

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on January 1, 2024. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Tech Talk: Avoiding The Old Rust Bucket

    Parts of your RV can be susceptible to various types of corrosion, including galvanic. By Steve Froese, F276276 January 2024 This month I will discuss a rather advanced topic that…

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  • Recalls 12/18/23

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on December 18, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 12/11/23

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on December 11, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 12/4/23

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on December 4, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 11/27

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on November 27, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Tech Talk: Any Way The Wind Blows — Part 2

    More about RV air conditioner and heat pump maintenance.  By Steve Froese, F276276 December 2023 Last month, I discussed one of the primary causes of RV air conditioner failure: the…

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  • Recalls 11/20

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on November 20, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 11/13

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on November 13, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 11/6

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on November 6, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Recalls 10/30

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on October 30, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year, make, model, and VIN,…

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  • Tech Talk: Any Way The Wind Blows — Part 1

    Air conditioners and heat pumps work similarly, so maintenance and troubleshooting are similar as well.  By Steve Froese, F276276 November 2023 I spent a few months discussing refrigerator cooling unit…

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  • Recalls 9/4 – 10/16

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from September 4, 2023, through October 16, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year,…

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  • Recalls 7/3 – 8/21

    The following recalls were issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration from July 3, 2023, through August 21, 2023. To search for recalls, investigations, and complaints by vehicle year,…

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  • Recalls

    FOREST RIVER INC. 23V-375: Certain 2023 East to West Della Terra and Silver Lake travel trailers. The furnace may not have been installed according to the installation instructions provided by…

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  • Tech Talk: Left Out Not In The Cold: Part 3

    The final installment in a series of articles about RV refrigerator or cooling unit replacement. By Steve Froese, F276276 Let’s finish up the discussion regarding replacing an original-equipment RV refrigerator…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM INC. 23V-327: Certain 2023 Atlas motorhomes. The 16-gauge branch wires may be underprotected by a 20-amp fuse, which could allow the wiring to overheat in the event of a…

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  • Tech Talk: Left Out Not In The Cold: Part 2

    The second installment in a series of articles about RV refrigerator or cooling unit replacement. By Steve Froese, F276276 September 2023 Last month I discussed the process of deciding whether…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM INC. 23V-327: Certain 2023 Atlas motorhomes. The 16-gauge branch wires may be underprotected by a 20-amp fuse, which could allow the wiring to overheat in the event of a…

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  • Tech Talk: Left Out NOT In The Cold

    Is your RV refrigerator giving you trouble? They don’t last forever, so you eventually will have to decide whether to fix, upgrade, or replace it. By Steve Froese, F276276 August…

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  • Tech Talk: Thinking On Your Feet

    Not all vacations are as stress-free as we’d like them to be. If something goes wrong unexpectedly, don’t panic! There’s a solution to every problem. By Steve Froese, F276276 July…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM INC. 23V-274: Certain 2023 Rangeline motorhomes equipped with certain Cummins EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the fuel filter and injection pump module (IPM) may not be properly…

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  • Tech Talk: You’ve Got The Power

    Several sources of 120-volt alternating current exist, and it’s beneficial for RV owners to have a basic understanding of how this system functions. By Steve Froese, F276276 June 2023 Last…

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  • Tech Tip: Keeping A Cool Coach

    I was a customer service tech for many years and gave the following suggestion to motorized RV owners: Rather than run your dash air conditioner when driving, use your generator…

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  • Recalls

    9299-5000 QUÉBEC INC. 23V-194: Certain 2020-2023 Hélio O2 travel trailers equipped with certain SDS2 two-burner drop-in cooktops. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture…

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  • Tech Talk: A Battery Of Information

    Having a general understanding of RV 12-volt-DC systems can help to prevent or troubleshoot issues while traveling. By Steve Froese, F276276 May 2023 This month, I will provide a basic…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM INC. 23V-134: Certain 2021-2023 Atlas, Bambi, Basecamp, and Interstate travel trailers equipped with certain Suburban two-burner drop-in cooktops. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves…

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  • Tech Talk: Fly On The Wall

    You can learn a lot from reading stories of others’ RVing mishaps — possibly things to check on your own vehicles before your next adventure.  By Steve Froese, F276276 April…

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  • Recalls

    FOREST RIVER INC. 23V-004: Certain 2022 East to West Entrada 24FM Type C motorhomes. The certification label incorrectly states there are six belted seating positions, when there are only four…

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  • Tech Talk: March 2023

    No Power For The People Knowing how an inverter works can help you troubleshoot and diagnose RV electrical problems. By Steve Froese, F276276 March 2023 In this month’s column, I…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM 22V-932: Certain 2017-2022 Basecamp 16 and 2021-2022 Basecamp 20 travel trailers. The adhesive bond between the glass and metal frame of the entry door window may fail, potentially causing…

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  • Tech Talk: The RV Waste-Water System

    Taking preventative measures can help to avoid annoyances when it comes to the gray-water and black-water plumbing systems in your home on wheels. By Steve Froese, F276276 February 2023 Last…

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  • Recalls

    ALUMINUM TRAILER COMPANY 22V-864: Certain 2022 Toyhauler 20-foot trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond…

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  • Tech Talk: Going With The Flow

    Understanding the basics of RV water systems can come in handy should concerns arise.  By Steve Froese, F276276 January 2023 Many RV systems are “out of sight, out of mind”…

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  • Recalls

    FOREST RIVER 22V-813: Certain 2020-2021 Coachmen Brookstone and Shasta Phoenix, and 2019-2022 Coachmen Chaparral and Chaparral Lite fifth-wheels. The floating cross member may not be installed incorrectly and may fail…

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  • Tech Talk: What A Drip

    Is it time to replace your city water fitting? By following these steps, you might just save yourself a wad of cash. By Steve Froese, F276276 December 2022 As your…

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  • Recalls

    FOREST RIVER, INC. 22V-694: Certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander and Leprechaun, and 2023 Coachmen Prism motorhomes. The auxiliary propane quick disconnect may be improperly tightened, which could result in a propane…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM 22V-595: Certain 2021-2022 Atlas, Bambi, Basecamp, Interstate, and Interstate 19 travel trailers equipped with certain two-burner cooktops. The burner control valves may become damaged, potentially causing a propane leak…

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  • Tech Talk: Preparing Your RV For Winter Use

    As you plan your winter wonderland trips, be sure your vehicle is ready for freezing temperatures. By Steve Froese, F276276 November 2022 Many owners put their RVs in storage for…

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  • Recalls

    DRV SUITES 22V-649: Certain 2021-2022 Mobile Suites fifth-wheels. The tail, stop, and turn lights may have been incorrectly placed. This may reduce vehicle visibility and increase the risk of a…

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  • Tech Talk: Four Keys To Better Fuel Economy

    Fuel prices continue to fluctuate, but there are a few strategies you can try to protect your wallet. By Steve Froese, F276276 October 2022 During times of rising fuel prices,…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM INC. 22V-452: Certain 2022 Caravel, Flying Cloud, Globetrotter, International, and Pottery Barn travel trailers. The 42mm cartridge bearing washer within the hub assembly may crack, potentially causing the hub…

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  • Recalls

    AIRSTREAM 22V-595: Certain 2021-2022 Atlas, Bambi, Basecamp, Interstate, and Interstate 19 travel trailers equipped with certain two-burner cooktops. The burner control valves may become damaged, potentially causing a propane leak…

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