Visibility: windshieldRecall 11V-557 · Beaver Coach and Holiday Rambler vehicles
NAVISTAR, INC recall 11V-557 covers 630 Beaver Coach and Holiday Rambler vehicles for a visibility: windshield problem, reported to NHTSA on November 17, 2011.
Source: NHTSA recall 11V557000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
NAVISTAR IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2011 BEAVER, HOLIDAY RAMBLER AND MONACO COACH BRAND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 11, 2008, THROUGH APRIL 15, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR MODELS. THE FRONT WINDSHIELD SHADE MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CABIN BODY WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLY IMPAIRING THE DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROADWAY.
The risk
AN IMPAIRMENT TO A DRIVER'S ABILITY TO SEE THE ROADWAY COULD CAUSE A VEHICLE CRASH POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
The fix
NAVISTAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SHADE MOUNTING CLIPS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES AS NECESSARY FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DECEMBER 10, 2011.OWNERS MAY CONTACT NAVISTAR AT 1-877-466-6226.
NAVISTAR'S CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11520.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A>.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.