ENTEGRA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 EMBLEM FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS
— Recall Campaign #10V022000
ENTEGRA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 EMBLEM FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, A REMOTE ACTIVATION MODULE FOR THE LEVELING JACK MAY ACTIVATE AUTONOMOUSLY WITHOUT THE USE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 2 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
10V022000
| Manufacturer: | Entegra Coach |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 26, 2010 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 10V022000 |
| Units affected: | 2 |
- Description:
- ENTEGRA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 EMBLEM FIFTH WHEEL TRAVEL TRAILERS. IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE, A REMOTE ACTIVATION MODULE FOR THE LEVELING JACK MAY ACTIVATE AUTONOMOUSLY WITHOUT THE USE OF THE REMOTE CONTROL.
- Consequeces:
- IF THE JACK WERE TO ACTIVATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS BEING TOWED, IT COULD RESULT IN A CRASH LEADING TO PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY, OR DEATH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RELAY WHICH WILL PREVENT THE REMOTE MODULE FROM SELF-ACTIVATING IN THE PRESENCE OF MOISTURE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ENTEGRA AT 1-800-945-4787.
- Notes:
- OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .