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title: "New RV and truck recalls, week of December 11, 2017"
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monday: "2017-12-11"
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# New RV and truck recalls, week of December 11, 2017

These are official NHTSA recalls. A model year on a campaign is not proof a VIN is included. Owner reports are not included.

NHTSA received 4 recall campaigns the week of December 11, 2017 for RVs, fifth wheels, and the trucks that tow them. A model year on this page is not proof your VIN is included.

## 17V-809

A list of the affected vehicles available at: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17V809-2309.pdf. 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 excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher.

Filed: December 15, 2017

Campaign page: [17V-809](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-809)

- 2018 Newmar Bay Star: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/newmar/bay-star/2018)
- 2018 Newmar Dutch Star: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/newmar/dutch-star/2018)
- 2018 Newmar King Aire: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/newmar/king-aire/2018)
- 2018 Newmar Mountain Aire: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/newmar/mountain-aire/2018)
- 2018 Newmar New Aire: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/newmar/new-aire/2018)
- 2018 Newmar Ventana: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/newmar/ventana/2018)

## 17V-808

The Federal Placard may incorrectly indicate the recommended tire pressure to be 110psi, however, the actual tire pressure should be 95psi. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Filed: December 15, 2017

Campaign page: [17V-808](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-808)

- 2018 Forest River Sandpiper: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/sandpiper/2018)

## 17V-799

Incorrect circuit breakers were used that may not contact the electrical sub-panel correctly.

Filed: December 13, 2017

Campaign page: [17V-799](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-799)

- 2018 Forest River Berkshire: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/forest-river/berkshire/2018)

## 17V-797

The front side marker lights on these vehicles may not be connected to the wiring harness. Additionally, when the headlight high beams are activated, the low beams may not illuminate as intended.

Filed: December 12, 2017

Campaign page: [17V-797](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/17V-797)

- 2018 Newmar Bay Star: [year page](https://www.rigfixhq.com/issues/newmar/bay-star/2018)

Confirm a VIN at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls or [the VIN check](https://www.rigfixhq.com/vin-check).

Previous week: [December 4, 2017](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/week/2017-12-04)

Next week: [December 18, 2017](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/week/2017-12-18)

## Recalls by model year

- [All model years](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/model-year)
- [2018 recalls](https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/model-year/2018)

HTML page: https://www.rigfixhq.com/recalls/week/2017-12-11