| Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer | 1100.0%ODI 11602834Solar panel fuse melted and caused significant electrical issues, caused the inverter to back flow and caused further damage to the inverter which wiring caught fire. See photo. Bought the RV used in 11/2023 from a used RV dealership. Dealership assured us RV passed inspection and no recalls found. A week later we started having electrical issues and loss of power randomly. RV had repair attempt at dealership on 12/2023. RV repaired and a month later problems with power loss started again, RV mechanic came out and made attempts at repairs x3. … Look up ODI 11602834 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11612536Awning fabric separated and caused awning to collapse downward. If a vehicle or pedestrian had been next to the RV during this collapse fabric separation someone could have been killed or seriously injured. I am a law enforcement officer and have inspected the failure of the fabric awning. It is a serious hazard to the motoring public that was obviously not addressed fully by the previous recall because it is still happening. FDOT is also going to be notified of this potentially serious roadway hazard that has not been sufficiently addressed by… Look up ODI 11612536 at NHTSA ↗ | 1100.0%ODI 11727910 · 8,000 miThe contact owns a 2024 Alliance Valor RV. The contact stated that the lithium 12-Volt battery failed to charge, and the battery warning light was flashing. The error codes 01 and 08 were displayed indicating a temperature overload. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the 12-Volt Lithium battery was wrapped in the tank heater pad that was smoldering. The contact removed the heater pad. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 8,000. Look up ODI 11727910 at NHTSA ↗ | 1100.0%ODI 11714653EVERCHILL refrigerator burnt wiring between the freezer and the circuit board. I had to replace the Everchill refrigerator just one week after the warranty expired. Look up ODI 11714653 at NHTSA ↗ | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Unknown Or Other | 1100.0%ODI 11602834Solar panel fuse melted and caused significant electrical issues, caused the inverter to back flow and caused further damage to the inverter which wiring caught fire. See photo. Bought the RV used in 11/2023 from a used RV dealership. Dealership assured us RV passed inspection and no recalls found. A week later we started having electrical issues and loss of power randomly. RV had repair attempt at dealership on 12/2023. RV repaired and a month later problems with power loss started again, RV mechanic came out and made attempts at repairs x3. … Look up ODI 11602834 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11550993We purchased the RV new and drive about 350 miles to pick it up. Per the original dealer when we arrived, there was an NHTSA recall on the RV for the wheel assembly and they didn't realize it until that morning after I had already driven 6 hours and paid for a hotel for the night. They said the manufacturer said it would be OK for me to tow the vehicle back to where we live and have the recall completed by a local dealer. The only local dealer for this manufacturer was Bish's in Meridian ID. I called them the day after we purchased the RV and t… Look up ODI 11550993 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11714653EVERCHILL refrigerator burnt wiring between the freezer and the circuit board. I had to replace the Everchill refrigerator just one week after the warranty expired. Look up ODI 11714653 at NHTSA ↗ | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Electrical System | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 266.7%ODI 11574093On Sunday, May 21st, my daughter and I were napping when they woke up to toxic smell, smelt like something electrical burning, we exited the trailer immediately. Waited for the trailer to air out some and searched down the area (the under compartment assessable from the outside of the trailer, under the master bedroom area. We saw smoke coming from a box/plate. It said transfer switch on the metal box plate. We took the plate lid off and saw melted plastic, wires arcing, and missing screws. It also had torque rating and other information r… Look up ODI 11574093 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Structure | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 266.7%ODI 11748621The contact owns a 2022 Alliance RV Valor. The contact stated that while the RV was hitched to the vehicle and traveling, the contact and her husband noticed an unusual odor. The RV was parked, and upon inspection, they observed a burned area and smoke coming from the roof-mounted solar panels. Further inspection revealed that the electrical wiring and attachments were burned and melted. Additionally, the ceiling and insulation were burned. The contact's husband disconnected all electrical appliances and wiring to prevent further damage. The bu… Look up ODI 11748621 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Suspension | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11755026This complaint concerns the structural frame and chassis assembly of this fifth-wheel trailer, specifically the upper deck/front bedroom area and supporting structure. While operating the trailer within the manufacturer's published weight limits (GVWR: 20,000 lbs; Cargo Carrying Capacity: 4,258 lbs), we experienced repeated structural movement and frame flex during normal highway towing. Over time, the condition progressively worsened and resulted in movement of the upper deck structure, shifting and separation of interior walls and trim, door… Look up ODI 11755026 at NHTSA ↗ | 133.3%ODI 11558796At a rest stop we noticed that the rear most axle of the 3 axles on the trailer was almost completely disconnected. The rear bolts holding the leaf spring are missing and one of the driver side U bolts is missing. The other u bolt was hanging from the axle and disconnected completely from the leaf spring. Nobody was injured and minimal damage was done to the rv. Look up ODI 11558796 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 11727910 · 8,000 miThe contact owns a 2024 Alliance Valor RV. The contact stated that the lithium 12-Volt battery failed to charge, and the battery warning light was flashing. The error codes 01 and 08 were displayed indicating a temperature overload. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the 12-Volt Lithium battery was wrapped in the tank heater pad that was smoldering. The contact removed the heater pad. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 8,000. Look up ODI 11727910 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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| Equipment:Electrical:Accessory Generator:Solar Panel | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 133.3%ODI 11748621The contact owns a 2022 Alliance RV Valor. The contact stated that while the RV was hitched to the vehicle and traveling, the contact and her husband noticed an unusual odor. The RV was parked, and upon inspection, they observed a burned area and smoke coming from the roof-mounted solar panels. Further inspection revealed that the electrical wiring and attachments were burned and melted. Additionally, the ceiling and insulation were burned. The contact's husband disconnected all electrical appliances and wiring to prevent further damage. The bu… Look up ODI 11748621 at NHTSA ↗ | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
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