Resources - Recalls - Check back
This section updated October 26, 2011
Garmin Nuvi Recall
Garmin is voluntarily recalling certain Nuvi devices that contain a specific battery that was manufactured by a third-party supplier within a limited date code range. Check here to see if your model is recalled. You will need the serial number of your device. Check here for more information.
Carrier
Carrier has recalled certain models of AIRV ceiling heating and cooling assemblies due to defective heater elements that may break and cause smoke, sparking, and fire that can result in injury, property damage, property loss, and death. These units are installed as original equipment on various recreational vehicles and is also sold as aftermarket equipment.
Carrier RV AC/Heat Models Included In The Recall:
P/NOS 99-00469-11
P/NOS 99-00469-02
P/NOS 99-00463-17
for more information go to http://www.rv-recalls.com/
also this message board has more information. The
Carrier phone # is: 872-584-7059
RV Recalls
This site lists recalls of RVs by month, and runs related ads. The latest entry seems to be
RV Recalls, July–October 2010
Doubletree RV/Mobile Suites announced in September 2010, two owners with model years 2008-2010 were interviewed by phone and alleged a complete wheel separation (in which all eight studs reportedly fractured and the wheel separated from the vehicle) and a partial wheel separation (in which some, but not all, of the wheel studs fractured and, though the wheel clamp had been compromised, this condition had been detected and corrected before the affected wheel had completely separated from the vehicle). Double Tree RV has preliminarily reported that their records indicate an additional three complete or partial wheel separations (total of five) have been reported in the last 18 months (since September 2009).The investigation is ongoing.
Dometic Refrigerator Recall Information
UPDATE: Dometic Voluntarily Expands Refrigerator Recall. Check your model.
Norcold, Inc. Product Recalls –Or call 1-800-767-9101
The Norcold, Inc. refrigerators listed at this site have been recalled.
Family Motor Coach Association Recall Page
This link is a search link for recalls on the FMCA website. If you go to it, and it doesn't show the recalls, search in the site's search box for 'recalls'.
Safercar.gov is the website for NHTSA: Search the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration Recall Database.
People Saving People.
NHTSA, established in 1970, directs highway safety and consumer programs and is dedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence in motor vehicle and highway safety. And for more than 30 years the agency has set the standard for safety, helping consumers find safer cars with its 5-Star Safety Ratings. There is also a search for safety recalls on the NHTSA home page.
ARFE- Auto Recalls for Consumers also calls information from the NHTSA database, but focus is on RV's rather than other vehicles. Forinstance: Recent RV recalls includes:2011 FLEETWOOD TERRA RECALL
May 24, 2011 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2011 FLEETWOOD STORM RECALL
May 24, 2011 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2011 FLEETWOOD SOUTHWIND RECALL
May 24, 2011 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2011 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER RECALL
May 24, 2011 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2011 FLEETWOOD BOUNDER CLASSIC RECALL
May 24, 2011 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
2011 HOLIDAY RAMBLER TRIP RECALL
May 20, 2011 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recall of Certain Prius Vehicles
Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recall of Certain Prius Vehicles.
Separately, Toyota Will Recall 50 Venza AWD and Sienna AWD Vehicles to Replace the Front Right-Hand Driveshaft.
Here is a blog website called rerecalls.blogspot.com that has information on recalls and, articles on RV owners rights and bills passed.
May 17, 2011
Arbitration can take away for Rv Lemon Law rights and stick you with a bad Rv
Did you know that some Rv dealers won't sell you a car unless you agree you won't sue them if they rip you off? It's true, but it doesn't have to be that way.
A bill was introduced in the US Senate and the US House of Representatives today to stop big business from taking advantage of US citizens by their growing routine use of fine-print mandatory binding arbitration clauses that take away your basic right to go to court. Americans need this law. read more...