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1978 Recreational Ind Recreational Ind

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
4
Latest Jun 14, 2010
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
1
Latest Apr 24, 1979
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains 4 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1978 Recreational Ind Recreational Ind, most frequently naming the other / unspecified, brakes and driver assistance categories. 1 safety recall has been issued covering this model year.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Other / unspecified436.4%
  • Brakes19.1%
  • Driver assistance19.1%
  • Interior & seats19.1%
  • Exterior lighting19.1%
  • Suspension19.1%
  • Body & structure19.1%
  • Tires & wheels19.1%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

1 campaign cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
79V103000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:TORSION BAR

Apr 24, 1979
32 units potentially affected
The defect: THE INVOVLED VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER VEHICLES". THE FRONT SUSPENSION SYSTEM IS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO PROPERLY SUPPORT THE VEHICLE AT A HEIGHT FOR PROPER ROAD CLEARANCE.
The remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSTALL A TORSION BAR OF SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO SUPPORT THE VEHICLE PROPERLY, AT NO COST TO OWNER.
RECREATIONAL INDUSTRIESView on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Other / unspecified
Filed Jun 14, 2010

I BOUGHT IN 2000 A FIFTH WHEEL TERRY 1999 , WE 2652 PROD NUMBER 9211440-44 SER. NUMBER 13200488 WE WERE TOLD THAT IT WAS RECALLED. HOW CAN I GET SOME HELP. *TR

NHTSA ID
10336174
Incident
Jun 13, 2010
Body & structureBrakesDriver assistance+5 more
Filed Apr 7, 2006

SLACK ADJUSTERS HANG OUT .CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE SUPENSION FALLING. BAD PROPANE LEAK. JACK WON'T HOLD COACH UP. ALL LEAK AND ONE RT FT WEALDED ON. COACH FALLS SO LOW IT HITS THE FLOOR ,TIRES GOING THROUGH THE WOOD FLOOR AND THE TOP IS STARTING TO BUCKLE.BLOW OUT ON THE ROAD.SATILITE DISH INOP. LIGHTS DON'T ALWAYS STAY ON, DRIVING LIGHTS ALWAYS SHORT OUT. STEPS SHORT OUT BOUGHT THE COACH 2/28/05 BEEN OUT OF SERVICE ABOUT 27 WEEKS. *JB

NHTSA ID
10154770
Incident
Mar 10, 2005
Mileage
26,000 mi
Other / unspecified
Filed Oct 4, 2004

ON 09/22, I FILED A COMPLAINT WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) ABOUT COLORADO RIDE THE WEST RV RENTALS (CRTW, 1207 PLATTE RIVER DR DENVER, CO UNITED STATES 80223 (303)806-0132). I TRIED TO INFORM LOCAL & STATE. *AK OFFICES OF THE SAFETY CONCERNS WITH THIS COMPANY, BUT HAVE BEEN INFORMED THEY ARE UNABLE TO ASSIT. I WAS ASSURED BY THE CRTW REPRESENTATIVE (KEVIN) THAT HE WOULD LOOK INTO IT THEM. AFTER RECENT DISCUSSIONS AND THE BUSINESS PRACTICES DISCUSSED IN THE COMPLAINT WIT THE BBB, I FEEL THESE SAFETY ISSUE (ESPECIALLY WITH UNIT 16C; LIKELY WITH MORE OF THEIR UNITS) NEED TO BE LOOK INTO BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. 1) THE REAR WHEEL WELL "FLOODING SITUATION" IS SERIOUS, AND HAS/IS CAUSING DAMAGE TO THIS UNIT. THE UNIT HAD SERIOUS WATER LEAKAGE INTO AND ACROSS THE BATHROOM AREA, 2) THE USE OF RE-TREADED TIRES ON RV UNITS, AND 3) NOT HAVING A PROPER SPARE RIM AND THE EQUIPMENT NEEDED TO CHANGE THE RIM (UNITS TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES IN REMOTE AREAS). NOT HAVING THE PROPER TOOLS TO CHANGE THE SPARE AND HAVING THE WRONG RIM FOR THE SPARE IS UNBELIEVABLE. I TOLD CRTW THAT THE UNIT WOULD BE GOING A SIGNIFICANT TRAVEL DISTANCE, WITH TWO YOUNG CHILDREN ABOARD. I TALKED WITH THE BBB THIS MORNING AND THEY SAID THAT I AS LONG AS YOUR INVESTIGATION DOESN'T CONFLICT OR HAMPER THEIRS, IT WOULD BE OK. I CARE ABOUT THE MONEY, BUT I CARE MORE ABOUT THE SAFETY ISSUES, AND FEEL THAT IT IS MORE IMPORTANT THEN MY $1000. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS MATTER AND INFORM ME OF ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO DO TO GET THIS COMPANY TO ADHERE TO SAFETY LAWS AND PUT PUBLIC SAFETY FIRST!! THANK YOU, CJ WING

NHTSA ID
10093567
Incident
Aug 6, 2004
Other / unspecified
Filed Feb 27, 2004

RE: FIRESTONE LT245/75R16; LOAD RATED 'E'; MOUNTED ON A 2000 ROADTREK CAMPER, CHEVROLET EXPRESS 3500 CHASSIS. WHILE TRAVELING ON I-95 @ 70MPH THE RIGHT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE. THE REST OF THE TIRE SIMPLY SHREADED. THE IMPACT OF THE TREAD ON THE WHEELWELL PUNCHED A HOLE (APPROX.14" X 20") IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE WHEEL WELL. THE FORCE OF THE IMPACT ALSO BENT THE LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE STORAGE ACCESS DOOR FLINGING IT OPEN AND ALLOWING THE CONTENTS OF THE BIN TO BE PROPELLED OUT ONTO THE ROADWAY. FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THE ONLY PROPERTY DAMAGE SUSTAINED WAS TO OUR VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A LOT OF TRAFFIC AROUND US THEY ALL WERE ABLE TO MANUEVER AROUND THE FLYING DEBRIS. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THIS WAS A VERY HARROWING EXPERIENCE. *AK

NHTSA ID
10059096
Incident
Feb 1, 2004
Mileage
17,896 mi