2018 Livin' Lite Camplite

Defect. Livin' Lite Recreational Vehicles (Livin' Lite) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Livin' Lite CampLite travel trailers, models 21BHS, 21RBS, 23RKS and 23RLS. The drawbar of the trailer may crack resulting in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle.

Risk. If the trailer separates from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy. Livin' Lite will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the welds, as necessary, and install an additional tube to reinforce the drawbar, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Livin' Lite customer service at 1-800-768-4016 extension 154 or 153.

PETITION TO EXPAND RECALL 18V-643 / SAFETY DEFECT REPORT Vehicle: 2018 Livin' Lite CampLite 16DBS I am writing to formally report a critical structural safety defect in the frame and drawbar assembly of my 2018 Livin' Lite CampLite 16DBS travel trailer. I respectfully request that the NHTSA investigate this condition and petition to expand NHTSA Recall 18V-643 to include the 16DBS model line. Background and Context (Recall 18V-643) NHTSA Campaign Number 18V-643 covers select 2017–2019 Livin' Lite CampLite trailers (models 21BHS, 21RBS, 23RKS, and 23RLS). The recall identifies drawbar/tongue frame welds that are prone to severe stress cracking under normal highway operation, creating an immediate risk of frame detachment while towing. My 2018 CampLite 16DBS shares the same frame fabrication methods, materials, and drawbar geometry as the larger models recalled under 18V-643. Description of Defect During a recent safety inspection, I identified structural failure on my 16DBS trailer mirroring the defect described in Recall 18V-643: Location: Cracking along the drawbar/A-frame tongue welds near main frame junction. Photos to be attached. Note: photos are identical to those shown the recall remedy photos. Condition: Visible structural cracks extending through the weld bead. Usage History: Operated strictly within Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) limits, with no off-road abuse, accidents, or frame modifications. Without intervention, this defect poses a direct risk of catastroph

Both trailer drawbars where they connect to the main frame of the trailer cracked where on the verge of failure.

The contact owns a 2018 Livin' Lite Camplite. The contact stated that the welding that attached the tongue of the trailer to the frame had fractured. The contact had taken the vehicle to a welding shop however, the vehicle was not repaired. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and opened a case regarding the failure. The approximate failure mileage was unknown.

ALUMINUM FRAME CRACKING AT DRAWBAR ATTACHMENT. A RECALL 18V643000 WAS ISSUED RECENTLY FOR THE 21 AND 23 MODELS- MY 16 IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. DRAWBAR DETACHMENT WOULD RESULT IN LOSS OF TRAILER PERHAPS CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

THE ALUMINUM FRAME IS CRACKING IN THE SAME MANNER AS RECALL 18V643000 ON OTHER CAMPLIE MODELS. THESE CRACKS COULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF THE TRAILER, POTENTIALLY CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH. *DT CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN ATTEMPTED- WAITING ON MANUFACTURER TO A "KIT" TO A LOCAL WELDING SHOP. CONSUMER STATED HE WAS NOTIFIED WHEN SHIPPED, CONSUMER HASN'T HEARD FROM THEM YET.*JB *DT*JB

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LIVIN' LITE CAMPLITE 23RKS TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V643000 (STRUCTURE) AND STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE TRANSPORTATION FEES WOULD BE AT THE OWNER'S EXPENSE. THE CONTACT WAS REFERRED TO A LOCAL DEALER. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.