5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Posted on: 2012-08-30
Description
Showhauler trucks, inc. (showhauler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 motorhomes, toterhomes and garage units equipped with sure power battery separator devices, due to overheating.
Consequence
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
Corrective Action
Showhauler will notify owners, and sure power will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began during november 2012. A renotification notice was sent to owners on august 28, 2013. Owners may contact showhauler trucks, inc. At 1-574-825-6764.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2016-01-26
Description
Showhauler trucks, inc. (showhauler) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 motorhomes, garage units, and toterhomes manufactured june 1, 2007, to april 13, 2011. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain lippert-brand coachstep double and triple electric steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Consequence
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Showhauler will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on february 23, 2016. Owners may contact showhauler customer service at 1-574-825-6764.
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.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-12-29
Description
Showhauler trucks, inc. (showhauler) is recalling all 2003-2018 garage coach, motorhome, and toter coach recreational vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Showhauler will notify owners to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on february 28, 2018. Owners may contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information or owners may call showhauler customer service at 1-574-825-6764.
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.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-12-29
Description
Showhauler trucks, inc. (showhauler) is recalling all 2003-2018 garage coach, motorhome, and toter coach recreational vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Showhauler will notify owners to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on february 28, 2018. Owners may contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information or owners may call showhauler customer service at 1-574-825-6764.
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.
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-12-29
Description
Showhauler trucks, inc. (showhauler) is recalling all 2003-2018 garage coach, motorhome, and toter coach recreational vehicles. These motorhomes are equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or requiring excessive force to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Showhauler will notify owners to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on february 28, 2018. Owners may contact kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information or owners may call showhauler customer service at 1-574-825-6764.
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.