Campaign 22V-260

Coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle

Defect summary

Tiny Idahomes LLC (Tiny Idahomes) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Rugged Mountain Custom RV Travel trailers. The coupler was improperly welded, which may cause the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle.

Consequence

Trailer separation from a tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Tiny Idahomes will inspect and replace the coupler as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 10, 2022. Owners may contact Tiny Idahomes' customer service at 1-208-468-0576.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 22V260000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 22V-260
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Rugged Mountain Custom RV	Travel Trailer	2021 to 2022	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

No service bulletins on this component preceded the recall

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

21V-375 May 21, 2021
Saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak
17V-512 Aug 17, 2017
Hood, Castle Peak, and Lincoln Peak recreational vehicles
15V-819 Dec 7, 2015
Affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap