The problem
REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 Holiday Rambler Vesta and Fleetwood Jamboree motorhomes. Wires within the generator junction box may have been improperly stripped before being connected.
The risk
If the wiring was improperly stripped before being connected, an electrical short may result, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
REV will notify owners, and dealers will properly strip and reconnect the junction box wires, free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2017. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 170823REV.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Fleetwood, Holiday Rambler dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 17V538000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.