The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V194000·Announced 2014-04-16

Free Spirit Recreational Vehicles Recalled for Trailer Wiring Defect

Triple E Recreational Vehicles is recalling 2012-2014 Free Spirit models because trailer hazard lights may not work when the RV ignition is off.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a defect that increases the risk of a crash due to reduced visibility, which fits the 'High' severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Triple E Recreational Vehicles is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Free Spirit FS22 and FS22SS recreational vehicles, as well as 2014 Free Spirit FS22TE recreational vehicles. The recall involves 131 affected units.

In the affected vehicles, the 7-pole trailer plug socket is wired such that towed vehicles or trailers will not illuminate their hazard lights if the RV's ignition is turned off. This defect may reduce the visibility of the towed vehicle or trailer to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Triple E Recreational Vehicles will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the trailer plug wiring free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Triple E RV at 1-877-992-9906. Triple E RV's number for this recall is CA#7835-1.

The recalled product

Product
FREE SPIRIT FS22SS, FS22, FS22TE
Brand
FREE SPIRIT
Manufacturer
Triple E Recreational Vehicles
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
131

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • FS22SS
  • FS22
  • FS22TE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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