Frame and members: underbody shieldsRecall 06V-433 · 2003–2006 Earthroamer XV-LT

EARTHROAMER, LLC recall 06V-433 covers 17 2003–2006 Earthroamer XV-LT for a frame and members: underbody shields problem, reported to NHTSA on November 15, 2006.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected171 model
ReportedNov 15, 2006Owners notified Oct 27, 2006
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 06V433000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES BUILT WITH FRONT CAMPER MOUNT ASSEMBLY REVISIONS B OR C, WELDS ON THE FRONT CAMPER MOUNTS CAN DEVELOP CRACKS.

The risk

THIS OVERSTRESS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A FAILURE OF THE CAMPER MOUNTING SYSTEM, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

What to do

The fix

EARTHROAMER WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FRONT CAMPER MOUNT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EARTHROAMER AT OR CALL BILL ON 303-881-4498; MICHELE AT 202-887-8261; OR MATT ON 303-929-1306.

EARTHROAMER RECALL NO. ER-SB-0008.CUSTOMERS 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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 1, 2004 to March 31, 2006. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.