Crossroads RV is recalling certain model year 2013 Redwood

Mar 12, 2013 — Recall Campaign #13V090000

Crossroads RV (Crossroads) is recalling certain model year 2013 Redwood, Rushmore, and Elevation trailers manufactured January 17, 2013, through February 19, 2013. The trailers are equipped with power converters that supply A/C power. These converters have internal components that may short circuit.

The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 160 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

13V090000

Manufacturer:	Crossroads RV
Recall date:	March 12, 2013
NHTSA Campaign #:	13V090000
Units affected:	160

Description:: Crossroads RV (Crossroads) is recalling certain model year 2013 Redwood, Rushmore, and Elevation trailers manufactured January 17, 2013, through February 19, 2013. The trailers are equipped with power converters that supply A/C power. These converters have internal components that may short circuit.
Consequeces:: A short circuit may lead to a vehicle fire.
Corrective action:: Crossroads will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected internal components, free of charge. The recall began on March 21, 2013. Customers may contact Crossroads customer service at 1-855-226-7496 or by email at [email protected].
Notes:: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affects the following:

2013 CROSSROADS ELEVATION Complaints
ALL THE 2013 AND 2014 CROSSROAD ELEVATIONS- 3812 MODELS HAVE PLUMBING (BLACK WATER/GREY WATER TANKS) WHICH ALLOW SEWER GAS TO ESCAPE INTO THE LIVING AREA. THE REAR 1/2 BATH TOILET BLACK WATER TANK HAS THE KITCHEN SINK, THE WASHER AND THE 1/2 BATH SINK RUNNING INTO IT. AS WE UNDERSTAND IT, ANYTIME THE VEHICLE MOVES, THE WATER IN TO J-TRAPS FOR THE KITCHEN SINK, WASHER AND 1/2 BATH SINK SLOUCHES OUT AND ALLOWS METHANE GAS INTO THE LIVING AREA. ADDITIONALLY THIS SET UP ALLOWS GAS TO ESCAPE EVEN WHEN NOT MOVING BUT WE HAVEN'T FIGURED OUT WHY. IT APPEARS TO BE INHERENT TO THIS TYPE OF SET UP. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD WHICH CAN CAUSE A POTENTIAL EXPLOSION FROM A SPARK, NOT TO MENTION THE AWFUL SMELL. CROSSROADS HAS BEEN UNWILLING TO CORRECT THIS DANGEROUS DESIGN FLAW. OUR DEALER SAYS THE ONLY WAY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM IS TO INSTALL A SEPARATE GREY WATER TANK FOR THE KITCHEN SINK, WASHER AND 1/2 BATH SINK. THIS ALLOWS THE REAR 1/2 BATH TOILET TO HAVE ITS OWN SEPARATE BLACK WATER TANK. CROSSROADS HAS REIMBURSED AN OWNER FOR THE REPAIR BUT REFUSES TO HELP US. WE HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR A YEAR TO GET THIS CORRECTED WITH NO RESULTS. WE APPRECIATE YOUR HELP WITH THIS. OUR DEALER SAID THEY HAVE BEEN GETTING COMPLAINTS FROM OTHER OWNERS AS WELL. *TR;
2013 CROSSROADS REDWOOD Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 CROSSROADS REDWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING AT UNKNOWN SPEEDS, THE ELECTRIC AWNING ERRONEOUSLY EXTENDED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN A POSSIBLE SHORT IN THE AWNING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.;