Following tidbits from:
Opinion: RV recalls tell story of product quality | RV Daily Report
"recall-related stories appearing in RV Daily Report, there were:
148 in 2016 through Nov. 21
123 in 2015
71 in 2014
107 in 2013
101 in 2012
91 in 2011
27 in 2010, when we started publishing recall information"
"manufacturers issued the most recalls."
Top four listed:
"Forest River — 40 recalls (27.03 percent of the total)
Newmar — 18 recalls (12.16 percent)
Jayco — 16 recalls (10.81 percent)
Winnebago — 14 recalls (9.46 percent)"
"So, do recalls accurately reflect the serious problem the RV industry has with product quality? I would argue that yes it does. A cursory glance at RV-related forums and social media posts will confirm that Forest River, “the quiet company,” has a huge problem with its reputation for producing poor-quality RVs — and the company has issued more recalls than any other manufacturer."
"Some will argue that the recalls were for silly things, like an improper label depicting the wrong gross vehicle weight rating, tire size or tire pressure. Those are all problems easily correctable.
However, other recalls issued centered on these problems:
Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning
LP gas leaks
Improper calculation of gross vehicle weight rating — surprise, it was often rated higher than it should have been.
Inadequate seat belt anchors that pull loose in a collision
Inadequate A-frame safety chains that snap, rather than keep a towable RV attached to the tow vehicle
Turn signals that were improperly wired so that activating left signal, turned on right blinker
No circuit breakers on a 30-amp RV
Loose main power cords
No brake activation signal alerting drivers following the rig that it is slowing
Risk of power loss to power steering pump
Improperly installed sway bar mounting brackets
Axles that can’t handle the load built onto them
Steering wheels improperly connected to the axle
Non-fire resistant materials installed in RV, like mattresses and shower curtains
Wood trim inadequately attached posing risk of falling on driver or passengers
Poor wiring throughout that increased risk of fire
Exhaust pipes so close to compartments it posed a risk of melting
Defective pin box
Tires incapable of supporting the load or improperly installed
Improper support for entry steps
Underrated fuses
Shock hazards
Spare tire couldn’t be attached to rim because lug layout was different"
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