- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
- Problem
- REV Recreation Group (REV) is recalling certain 2018 American Coach American Dream and American Revolution motorhomes, Fleetwood Discovery, Discovery LXE, Pace Arrow and Pace Arrow LXE motorhomes, Holiday Rambler Endeavor, Endeavor XE, Navigator and Navigator XE motorhomes and Monaco Marquis and Signature motorhomes equipped with an Aurora heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The wires for the HVAC system potentiometer may become disconnected from the quick connect terminals.
- Risk
- If the potentiometer wires detach and are reconnected incorrectly, there is an increased risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- REV will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the potentiometer and solder the wires or replace the control panel, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 14, 2018. Owners may contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417. REV's number for this recall is 180315REV.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2018 motorhomes built with an Aurora heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system may have wires for the HVAC potentiometer come loose from their quick connect terminals. If the wires detach and are later reconnected incorrectly, the electrical problem can increase the risk of a fire.
An authorized dealer will inspect the potentiometer and either solder the wires or replace the control panel if needed. The repair is free of charge. Owners will be notified by REV Recreation Group, and you can also contact REV customer service at 1-800-509-3417 (REV recall number 180315REV). The recall began on May 14, 2018.
Check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your motorhome is included and whether the repair has been completed.