Recall 14V021000: 2010–2014 Trails West RPM
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 27, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 247
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. (Trails West) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 RPM bumper pull recreational trailers manufactured October 2009 through January 2014 and equipped with a Suburban-brand SF-30 FQ furnace. In the affected vehicles, the plastic furnace intake fan may melt which can cause the furnace to overheat causing other plastic pieces to melt from the lack of air flow.
The risk
The melting and overheating could result in a trailer fire.
The fix
Trails West Manufacturing will send to owners repair kits, with detailed inspection instructions, if damage to the intake fan is detected, the owners can take their trailer to an authorized repair facility for replacement of the furnace, free of charge. The recall began on May 12, 2014. Owners may contact Trails West Manufacturing of Idaho, Inc. at 1-208-852-2200.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Trails West RPM
- 2011 Trails West RPM
- 2012 Trails West RPM
- 2013 Trails West RPM
- 2014 Trails West RPM
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V021000
- Manufacturer
- Trails West Manufacturing Of Idaho
- Owner letters
- May 12, 2014
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology