2011 Entegra ANTHEM: complaints, problems and recalls

Reported: 2010-09-16 (September 16, 2010)

ENTEGRA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 ANTHEM AND CORNERSTONE CLASS A MOTORHOMES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 3, 2009, THROUGH AUGUST 27, 2010. THERE MAY BE AN IMPROPER ELECTRICAL CONNECTION AT THE BUSS BAR ON THE AFFECTED TRANSFER SWITCHES.

Consequence: THIS IMPROPER CONNECTION MAY LEAD TO OVERHEATING AND MELTING OF THE TRANSFER SWITCH AND MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: ENTEGRA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSFER SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ENTEGRA AT 1-800-945-4787.

Reported: 2012-02-24 (February 24, 2012)

ENTEGRA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 ANTHEM MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 17, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2011. THE FRONT TIRES COULD BECOME OVERLOADED DUE TO CARGO DISTRIBUTION WITHIN THE STORAGE AREA.

Consequence: OVERLOADING OF FRONT TIRES MAY CAUSE TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: ENTEGRA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE TIRES, AND ON SOME MODELS REPLACE THE WHEELS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LOAD CAPACITY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ENTEGRA AT 1-800-945-4787.

Reported: 2012-07-03 (July 3, 2012)

ENTEGRA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2013 ANTHEM AND ASPIRE AND MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 CORNERSTONE MOTOR HOMES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 19, 2011, THROUGH JUNE 22, 2012. THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM CAN DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE.

Consequence: IF THIS OCCURS, THE DRIVER'S VISIBILITY CAN BE REDUCED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: ENTEGRA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SHAFT ATTACHING THE ARM TO THE WIPER LINKAGE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ENTEGRA AT 1-800-945-4787.

Reported: 2013-01-30 (January 30, 2013)

Entegra Coach is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Aspire and Anthem Class A motorhomes; and 2012-2013 Cornerstone Class A motorhomes, manufactured March 14,2011, through September 25, 2012. A wiper link was installed which is shorter than required for proper function of the wiper system.

Consequence: The wipers may not operate as designed and the driver's visibility can be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Entegra Coach will notify owners and dealers will replace the wiper link, at no charge. The recall began on February 19, 2013. Owners may contact Entegra Coach at 1-800-945-4787.

Reported: 2013-10-18 (October 18, 2013)

Entegra Coach is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Anthem and Cornerstone motorhomes manufactured December 16, 2009, through April 30, 2013. The power cables from the exterior freezer can be damaged due to contact with the freezer sliding tray rails.

Consequence: Prolonged rubbing of the power cables against the sliding tray rails may cause the wires to short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Entegra Coach will notify owners, and dealers will secure the freezer power cables to prevent their chafing, at no charge. The recall began on December 10, 2013. Owners may contact Entegra Coach at 1-800-945-4787.

Reported: 2015-12-23 (December 23, 2015)

Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2010-2011 Aspire and Anthem motorhomes, 2008 and 2010 Cornerstone motorhomes, 2008 Emblem and Alante motorhomes, and 2009-2011 Insignia motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double aElectric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may become unstable.

Consequence: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Entegra will notify owners, and dealers will install a retainer bracket on the double step assemblies. On the trip step assemblies, the Coachstep linkage Assembly will be replaced and a retainer bracket will be installed. The manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-945-4787, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-537-8900. Entegra's number for this recall is 9903275.

Reported: 2017-11-22 (November 22, 2017)

Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2010-2011 Aspire, Anthem, and Cornerstone recreational vehicles, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Entegra will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2018. Owners may contact Entegra customer service at 1-800-945-4787, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information.