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April 23, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V286000
Fresh Water Tank Incorrectly Installed
A freshwater tank that detaches from a vehicle can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V286
Manufacturer Alliance RV, LLC
Components EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 697
Summary
Alliance RV, LLC (Alliance) is recalling certain 2022 Paradigm 295MK, and Avenue 32RLS fifth wheels. The freshwater tank may be installed incorrectly, which can result in the tank detaching from the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will remount the freshwater tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 17, 2024. Owners may contact Alliance customer service at 1-574-218-7165.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
VOQ request from NHTSA sent to Alliance RV. Alliance RV provided data surround this VOQ. After reviewing the data, it was determined that a recall to address these supports was the best place of action.
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
2 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V286-6588.PDF 213.595KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V286-8686.pdf 647.253KB
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- NON-PRESSURIZED TANK: tank must be vented allowing air in and out during use. DO NOT make a sealed connection with a garden hose directly to tank, this is a pressurized connection and will cause tank to explode causing damage. For filling tank it is recommended to use a fill dish or other gravity process.
- Great extra water storage in RV, pop-up camper, off-road vehicles, concession trailers, hot dog carts, smaller food vendors and portable hand washing sinks. Class A Customs Manufactures this item in the USA in Elkhart, Indiana. Tanks are made in a warehouse clean each tank prior to use to remove any debris, scuffs or marking from the manufacturing process.
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-286
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Alliance RV, LLC APR 23, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-286 Manufacturer Recall No. : N/A ,will use yours Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Alliance RV, LLC
Address : 301 Benchmark Drive
Elkhart IN 46516 Company phone : 1-574-218-7165
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 697 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Paradigm & Avenue Avenue – 32RLS, Paradigm 295MK Vehicle Type : TRAILERS
Body Style :
Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Reviewing VOQs against production data and warranty claims data assisted in identifying a problem with the way the fresh water tank on certain 2022 Alliance RV Paradigm and Avenue models. The recall product has a fresh water tank support cage that was mounted from the bottom vs. the top. There are a total of 229 2022 Paradigm 295MKs and a total of 468 2022 Avenue 32RLS’. Please note that i’ve listed the manufacturer of the component, that it is not the manufacturer of this components fault for this failure, it is the way it was installed.
Production Dates : JUL 23, 2021 – JUN 22, 2022
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The fresh water tank was mounted from the bottom up vs. the top down. The difference is a supporting edge on the tank support bracket that bears weight. In the top mount application the support is exponentially more.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : A fresh tank support could come detached from the RV and fall which can tear the underbelly and come thru and detach from the RV.
Description of the Cause : The cause is from the fresh water tank support cage being mounted from the bottom up vs. the top down. Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : Sagging underbelly from the weight of the tank (and water if there is water in k. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-286 Page 2 Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Fresh Tank Cradle Component Description : Fresh Tank Cradle
Component Part Number : 21309 (for Avenue) & 10585 (for Paradigm) Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : Rock Run Address : 11635 W 600 S
Millersburg Indiana 46543
Country : United States Chronology :
VOQ request from NHTSA sent to Alliance RV. Alliance RV provided data surround this VOQ. After reviewing the data, it was determined that a recall to address these supports was the best place of action. Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Alliance RV will be providing instructions on how to remount the fresh
tank cradle. The labor and any needed parts for this repair will be reimbursed. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The remedied component will be changed from a bottom up mount to a top down mount which will provide the needed support to the fresh water tank.
A top down mount is used instead of the bottom up mount. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Alliance RV filed the recall, today, for the NHTSA #. Upon receipt,
Alliance RV will draft notification letters and all other required documents to be sent out according to recall guidlines.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 17, 2024 – JUN 23, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 17, 2024 – JUN 23, 2024 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-286
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
* NR – Not Reported
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