ROADTREK ( 10V333000 )

July 28, 2010

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     ROADTREK / 17PC     2008-2010
     ROADTREK / 17VC     2008-2010
     ROADTREK / 19PC     2008-2010
     ROADTREK / 19VC     2008-2010
     ROADTREK / 21PC     2008-2010
     ROADTREK / 21VC     2008-2010
Manufacturer: ROADTREK MOTORHOMES INC. Mfr’s Report Date: JUL 22, 2010
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V333000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SEATS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 644
Summary: ROADTREK IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 ROADTREK 17PC, 17VC, 19PC, 19VC, 21PC, AND 21VC MODEL CLASS “B” MOTORHOMES BUILT ON GM EXPRESS VAN CHASSIS FROM JANUARY 1, 2008 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2010. ON SOME MOTORHOMES, THE LUMBAR SUPPORT WIRE HARNESS WHICH IS BETWEEN THE SWITCH AND THE LUMBAR MOTOR MAY HAVE INSULATION THAT IS NOT RATED AGAINST RISK OF FIRE AS PER SPECIFICATION.
Consequence: IF THERE WAS A SHORT IN THE 12V WIRE HARNESS, THE INSULATION COULD THEN MELT OR BURN CREATING A SOURCE OF IGNITION WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: ROADTREK WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WIRE HARNESS IN BOTH THE DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SEATS AS REQUIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ROADTREK SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 1-888-ROADTREK (762-3873) OR 1-519-745-1169.
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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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