RV Recalls 5-29-2025
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following RV recalls:
ALLIANCE RV, LLC
Fresh Water Tank Incorrectly Installed
A freshwater tank that detaches from a vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the crash risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 50
Alliance is recalling certain 2023 Paradigm 295MK and Avenue 23RLS fifth wheels. The freshwater tank may be installed incorrectly, which can result in the tank detaching from the vehicle.
Dealers will inspect and remount the freshwater tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Aug. 13, 2025. Owners may contact Alliance customer service at 1-574-218-7165.
ALUMINUM TRAILER CO. (ATC)
Incorrectly Wired Stabilizer Jacks
Wiring without circuit protection may short circuit, increasing the fire risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 12
Aluminum Trailer Co. is recalling certain 2025 ATC PLA550 Bumper Pull vehicles. The power wire from the battery to the stabilizer jacks may be wired incorrectly without over current circuit protection.
Dealers will inspect and repair the wiring and install a 30-amp fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2025. Owners may call ATC customer service at 1-877-441-2440 ext. 342.
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Missing Emergency Exit Window
A missing emergency exit can prevent or delay occupants from exiting in an emergency, increasing the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 19
Forest River is recalling certain 2025 Cherokee ACKT271RK travel trailers. These vehicles may not have an emergency exit window installed.
Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 18, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River’s number for this recall is 17-1927.
HEARTLAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, LLC
Removable Steps May Detach While In Use
Steps that detach while in use increase the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 130
Heartland is recalling certain 2024-2025 Cyclone fifth wheels, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, enabling the steps to detach.
Dealers will replace the clip-on bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 27, 2025. Owners may contact Heartland customer service at 1-877-262-8032.
THOR MOTOR COACH
Removable Steps May Detach While In Use
Steps that detach while in use increase the injury risk.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 42
Thor Motor Coach (TMC) is recalling certain 2025-2026 TMC Outlaw motorhomes, equipped with a removable step assembly. The clip-on bracket mounting bolts may come loose, allowing the steps to detach.
Dealers will replace the step bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 7, 2025. Owners may contact TMC customer service at 1-877-855-2867. TMC’s number for this recall is RC000326.
WOW, how can a trailer pass QC and not notice a window is missing? This industry is failing the people big time. You would think that the RV Dealership's would push for some oversight by Congress. This cuts into their profit, since they have to fix the issue and the Manufacture does'nt pay much for it.
Quote from Brenda S. on 2025-05-30, 11:06 amHow could they miss a window? They are really getting sloppy. They don’t do QC on every rig. We found that out when we went and did a tour at Heartland. They said they just randomly pick one and check it. I didn’t believe that either.
Quote from Richard R. on 2025-05-30, 10:21 amWOW, how can a trailer pass QC and not notice a window is missing?
I would suspect they put in a standard window into a spot an emergency egress window was supposed to be in. But yeah, How the Heck do you miss that. It really seems like there is little to no QC being done on every unit. Bet they are just picking random units to check.. and then (possibly) dealing with it. I am also surprised that the dealers have not asked for oversight.. but they might be afraid to.