FREE SPIRIT FS22TE 2014: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V115000

Make Model Year
FREE SPIRIT FS22TE 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-04-09 2014-03-12 2014-03-14

Production Dates: 2013-09-01 - 2014-03-31

Manufacturers Involved: Triple E Recreational Vehicles

Manufacturer Campaign Number: CA#7841-1

Component: EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Triple E Recreational Vehicles "Triple E RV" is recalling certain model year 2014 Free Spirit FS22, FS22SS, and FS22TE motorhomes manufactured September 2013 through March 2014. In the affected vehicles, the spare tire carrier and spare tire cover obstructs the visibility of the driver's side taillight.

Consequence

If the driver's side taillight is obstructed, drivers behind the vehicle may not see the motorhome's intention to turn left, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Triple E RV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the old tire carrier with a newly designed one, free of charge. The recallbegan on April 9, 2014. Owners may contact Triple E RV at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E RV's number associated with this recall is CA"7841-1.

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.