2012 Entegra Anthem problems

Defect

Entegra Coach (Entegra) is recalling certain 2012-2013 and 2015-2018 Anthem; 2013 and 2017-2018 Aspire; and 2012-2018 Cornerstone motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.

Consequence

A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Entegra will notify owners, and Spartan service centers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2017. Owners may contact call Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or Entegra customer service at 1-800-945-4787.

Defect

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.

Defect

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.

Defect

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.

Defect

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.