Entegra Alante problems & recalls

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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. en

Problem: Entegra is recalling 38 my 2009 alante series 38cik, 38rlms, 38rlsb and emblem series 321kt, 33rlt, 34kst, 36rlms, 36sat, and 38rbq fifth wheel trailers. there may be a missing ground wire between the trailer frame and the 12-volt bus bar.

Risk: If this condition is not addressed, it may result in a fire, injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will install the appropriate ground wire free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during april 2009. owners may contact entegra at 1-800-945-4787.