510 trailers of the 2003 through 2013 model years are being recalled by Westmor Industries because of a potential issue with the pressure release valves from Emerson.  These H732 and H832 valves of the Fisher brand could see their stems break, a defect that could lead to full separation.  Following the subsequent ejection of the valve, gas will be allowed to emanate from the component.  If a flame is in the vicinity of this pressurized gas, it could spark a blaze.  In addition, the valve’s ejection could prompt a strike on a nearby vehicle.  There’s no word on when this recall will start, but once it does, owners will hear from Westmor and be able to receive a new valve from Emerson.

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Rushmore, Elevation, and Redwood Trailers of the 2013 model year have been recalled by Crossroads RV because of a potential fire issue.  On an estimated 160 of these vehicles, the power converters that are used to supply the unit with A/C power are in danger of experiencing a short circuit within their internal components, and if this happens, a fire could break out and cause an injury or property damage.  At some point this month, the recall should begin, and owners will hear from Crossroads about the issue.  They’ll then be able to bring the trailers by a dealer to get new internal components installed.

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Snow River, Desert Fox, Arctic Fox, and Fox Mountain trailers of the 2013 model year have been recalled by Northwood Manufacturing because an erroneous label could lead vehicle owners to place too much weight into the vehicle.  The incorrect specifications found on these labels bring the trailers out of compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Standards.  If somebody follows the directives contained therein and overloads the trailer, the axle could fail and the trailer could be involved in a crash because of the condition.  152 trailers are affected, and owners will be provided with new labels that contain the correct details.  Northwood should be getting in touch with such persons soon.

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Springdale 266RLSSR and 267BHSSR Travel Trailers of the 2013 model year have been recalled by the Keystone RV Company.  37 of these trailers could have come equipped with labels that stipulate an incorrect level of proper tire inflation, thus bringing the vehicles out of compliance with the Federal Vehicle Standard for tire selection and rims.  A person heeding the information would risk over-inflating their tires, thus compromising the ability of those tires.  If a failure occurs, a crash becomes a possibility.  The recall should start by week’s end, at which point owners will hear from Keystone.  They should then receive a replacement label at no cost.

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Livestock trailers of the 2010 through 2013 model years are being recalled by the Wilson Trailer Company because of a potential issue with the nose compartment’s lift deck.  361 of these trailers are affected by the recall, which was initiated because the the raising and lowering action of the deck might not be privy to proper tracking.  This is due to a failure of the plastic deck guides.  A containment failure might lead the deck to fall beyond the permanent deck support rails.  If this were to occur, anything inside the trailer might be damaged.  At some point this month, the recall will begin in earnest.  Once it does, owners will hear from the company, and free repairs will be offered by dealers.

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Numerous types of vehicles are being recalled by Dutchmen because of an issue with the Iota ITS-50R transfer switches.  On 698 Victory Lane, Winners Circle, Freedom Spirit, Monte Vista, Grand Junction, and N’Tense recreational trailers of the 2007 through 2011 model years (see full release for years of specific models), the transfer switch could overheat because of deficiencies in the wiring connections.  This could lead a fire to break out and endanger persons inside or around the trailers.  Although there is as of yet no word on when the recall will begin, once it does, owners should hear from Dutchmen.  They’ll then be able to bring the trailers in to receive a replacement of the affected component at no cost.

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2,200 trailers of the 2011 through 2012 model years with wheels from the Carlisle Toy Hauler series are being recalled by Forest River.  The proper specifications were not met in the manufacturing process for certain vehicle components.  This would lead inadequate torquing to have potentially occurred in the aforementioned wheels, which might cause the wheels to become loose or even detach from the trailers while in use, posing a crash hazard and creating an obstacle for others on the road.  Owners can expect to hear from Forest River beginning at some point this month.  Repairs will be available from dealers at no cost to consumers.

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Autumn Ride AR-One travel trailers of the 2013 model year have been recalled by Starcraft.  22 of these trailers may suffer from an issue wherein a certain set of electrical  box wire connections could be installed in such a way so as to impair the proper tightening of the wires.  This could lead heat to build up in the area of the loose connections, and if allowed to continue, a fire could break out, leading anyone onboard to be at risk of an injury or a fatality.  By the end of the month, owners should hear of the issue from Starcraft.  They will then be able to bring the trailers to a dealer to obtain free repairs.

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Alumina has announced the recall of three trailers that came with toy hauler trailer wheels of the Black Rock brand.  These vehicles, each of the 2011 model year, were recalled because of a potential manufacturing error that might have led to improper torquing of these wheels.  This lack of adequate tightness could cause the wheels to become loose and possibly dislodge completely.  The vehicle could then crash due to the attendant separation of the wheels.  Owners will be alerted to the issue by Alumina, who will be instructing those same owners to get in touch with Carlisle, the supplier.  Free repairs will be conducted at a nearby service center.  The recall takes place this month.

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Ten Express Cargo trailers of the 2011 and 2012 model years have been recalled by Express Trailers because of a potential issue affecting the aluminum wheels of the Carlisle Tire and Wheel brand.  While mounting of these components was taking place, improper torquing may have occurred.  This would pose a risk wherein the wheels might become dislodged, endangering others on the road and leading to a possible crash situation.  Last month, Express Trailers reportedly got in touch with each of the owners of these trailers.  There is no description of what type of remedy had taken place or was expected to take place.

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Strick Trailers has issued a recall on several dry freight trailers of the 2006 through 2012 model years. It has been discovered that the air-ride suspension assembly on the trailers has a tendency to wear out quickly, causing it to fail. This could result in an unstable vehicle and in turn poses a crash risk. Strick is notifying owners of the problem, but has not yet publicly given a solution or said when one will become available.

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Vermeer has announced the recall of 40 BC1200XL brush chipper trailers of the 2012 model year.  These trailers have been recalled because the wheels can separate from the brush chipper due to a possible failure to properly torque a set of lug nuts.  There is thus a chance that someone can get hurt or something can get damaged should separation occur.  Starting Tuesday, owners can expect a notification.  Free repairs will be given by dealers.

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Vermeer has issued a recall on 3,450 single axle brush chipper trailers of the 2009 through 2012 model years. Their axle mounting bolts have been shown to loosen, which can cause the axle to become detached from the brush chipper. This poses a crash hazard. Vermeer will be in touch with affected consumers around August 24 and dealers will replace the faulty parts at no cost.

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1,767 trailers are being recalled by Cottrell.  Each of the trailers, which are of the 2006 through 2011 model years, has a Meritor axle with a bearing system that does not have an expected shelf-life that would be appropriate for safe driving.  Therefore, anyone who uses the system for a long time would find that their bearing grease has degraded to the point where the bearing itself could fail and lead to a fire.  A previous recall was instituted, but unfortunately, owners who received repairs under that recall are required to once again bring their vehicles in to a dealer to get free repairs.

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Four Crossroads Cruiser recreational trailers of the 2013 model year have been recalled by Crossroads because their tags relating load capacity information are incorrect.  As a result, any consumer following the directives on such tags would be in danger of overloading their vehicles and causing the tires to experience a failure.  This would increase the risk of a crash and vehicle damage.  Affected owners should expect to receive the correct labels soon, and anyone with concerns can get in touch with Thor, the manufacturer.

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R-Pod Travel Trailers of the 2009 through 2011 model years are being recalled by Forest River.  2,741 trailers are potentially affected.  None of these vehicles have clearance lights, which brings them out of compliance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard which governs lamps and reflective devices.  A remedy has yet to be forthcoming, as Forest River has filed a petition with the NHTSA stating that the matter has no impact on vehicle safety.  No word yet on the status of the agency’s decision.

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10 DTFLB trailers of the 2012 model year are being recalled by Texas Pride. The brake actuator pumps in some of these models might not have been heat treated properly. This can lead to the failure of the brakes in the trailer, which greatly increases the risk of accidents and injuries. The actuators of these vehicles will be replaced at no cost by Texas Pride dealers.

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There is a recall by the Vermeer Manufacturing Company on 14 R9X12T trailers of the 2010 through 2012 model years. The reason for the recall is that there is not enough room between the slack adjuster arm and the frame, which may cause reduced braking ability that might lead to a crash and subsequent injuries. Vermeer is notifying owners and will replace affected components without cost to the consumer.

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A trailer recall has been necessitated because of the danger the units might potentially pose to highway safety.

Tracker Marine has issued a voluntary recall of their Trailstar Tahoe, Nitro, and Nitro Sport boat trailers.  Each of the items was produced between the end of September of last year and May 13, 2012.  589 trailers in total fall within the scope of the recall, and each of the trailers will be of the 2012 or 2013 model year.

The recall was initiated because of concerns over the brake actuator shell.  Problems with a bracket welded to this trailer component could lead the master cylinder shaft rod to experience limited motion.  Limited motion might then lead to overheating of the brakes and wheel bearing failure.  This would increase the possibility of a crash taking place, endangering anyone onboard as well as other motorists.

Owners will be notified by Tracker Marine, and once that happens, no-cost repairs will be made by dealers when affected consumers bring their trailers in.  These repairs will consist of a new brake actuator being placed into the vehicles.  Notices should be sent out at the beginning of next month.

Anyone with questions or concerns is being advised to get in touch with Tracker Marine directly.  The campaign number being used is TS-0027.

Another recall has been issued for a line of vehicles that could pose a safety hazard.

This time, the recall was announced by the Vermeer Manufacturing Company on their Vermeer BC 1500 trailers that have model years between 2007 and 2012.  A total of 1,770 units are affected by this particular recall.

The problem is that parts of the main frame may be welded in a way not conducive to safe operation.  This issue, which would have involved an error in the vehicle’s assembly,  could lead to fatigue fractures or bending that could result in the frame failing outright.  Should that failure take place, property could be damaged and the risk of an individual in the vicinity incurring an injury will also increase.

Owners are being contacted by Vermeer, who have announced their intentions to make any repairs necessary without cost to the consumer.  This recall is set to take place on August 10.  Until that time, owners who have questions or concerns about their vehicles are being advised to contact Vermeer directly.  Concerned individuals, or those who wish to report a defect, can also get in touch with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  The campaign number being used for this recall is 12V260000.