The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA:
- Alliance RV is recalling certain 2022 Paradigm, Valor, and Avenue travel trailers, equipped with a 50-amp shore power inlet. The power inlet lug bolts may have been manufactured with excessively hard metal, preventing them from being tightened properly and resulting in a loose wiring connection. Loose wiring can cause an electrical arc or short, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA says potentially 293 units are affected by the recall.
- Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2022 F-59 vehicles. The bolt that secures the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear box may be improperly tightened, which could result in separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box. Separation of the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear box can result in the loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 72 units are affected by the recall.
- Great Dane Trailers is recalling certain 2022 Champion Dry Van and Everest Refrigerated trailers. The suspension radius rod mounting bolts were not properly tightened, which could allow the bolts to come loose and fall out. Loose or missing bolts can cause the suspension to shift rearward, resulting in a loss of vehicle control. In addition, bolts that fall off can become a road hazard. Both of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 1,261 units are affected by the recall.
- Navistar is recalling certain 2018-2023 International LT vehicles equipped with a 1500W Purkeys inverter system. The positive battery cable may be incorrectly routed, causing it to chafe on the side skirt frame and become damaged. A damaged battery cable can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire. NHTSA says potentially 2,804 units are affected by the recall.
- Winnebago Towable is recalling certain 2022 Winnebago Micro Minnie, Minnie, and Voyage travel trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle. Trailer separation from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 1,517 units are affected by the recall.
