Campaign 17V383 Posted June 19, 2017 26 units

2016-2017 Triple E Rv Wonder Recall 17V383: Frame Bolts

Recall 17V383 covers 26 2016-2017 Triple E Rv Wonder motorhomes with missing frame-extension adapter bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Triple E Rv dealer.

Triple E Rv is recalling 26 2016-2017 Wonder motorhomes under recall 17V383 because the frame extension adapter can be missing supplemental attaching bolts. Without those bolts, towing at or above capacity can distort the vehicle frame or frame extension, affect vehicle control, and increase crash risk; Triple E Rv dealers will install the missing bolts free of charge.

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What's wrong?

The frame extension adapter on 2016-2017 Triple E Rv Wonder motorhomes is part of the Ford Transit chassis structure behind the original frame. It helps connect and support the added motorhome body structure, so the rear section stays rigid as the vehicle carries road loads.

On affected Wonder motorhomes, the adapter is missing 4 supplemental attaching bolts. The filing identifies them as M12 X 90 MM Grade 10.9 bolts, installed in front of the extension for extra rigidity. Without those bolts, the frame extension adapter is not attached the way the upfitter manual specified, leaving that section with less structural support than intended.

There is no warning sign before failure. Owners should not expect a light, sound, or handling change to confirm this defect before inspection.

Who's affected?

Covers the 2016 and 2017 Wonder model years with the same body or structural component issue.

2016 Triple E Rv Wonder body or structural component
2017 Triple E Rv Wonder body or structural component
Units affected26
Field incidentsNHTSA has logged no field incidents to date.

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.

What's the safety risk?

Heavy trailer loads can distort the vehicle frame or frame extension if the supplemental bolts are missing. That distortion can affect vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, especially when towing at the rated limit or beyond it. Keep towing weight within the rated capacity and schedule the bolt installation. Repair is free at any franchised Triple E Rv dealer.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2017 Triple E Rv Wonder is included in this recall.
  2. Contact your nearest franchised Triple E Rv dealer to schedule the free frame-extension bolt installation that secures the missing supplemental attaching bolts.
  3. Bring the recall notice Triple E Rv mailed, or reference recall number 17V383 when you call.
  4. Avoid towing with the motorhome until the dealer installs the supplemental frame-extension bolts.
  5. Call Triple E Rv customer service at 1-877-992-9906 with questions about recall number 17V383.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Triple E Rv technician installs the 4 supplemental M12 X 90MM grade 10.9 bolts for the frame extension adapter. The recall repair is available now, and the parts and labor are free of charge. If a retail owner uses a servicing center for this recall work, Triple E Rv reimburses the owner or pays the servicing center directly. Ask the service desk or servicing center how to submit the required warranty claim or payment paperwork.

ReimbursementReimbursement available

Timeline

June 19, 2017 NHTSA published the recall
June 22, 2017 Dealer notification began
June 22, 2017 Interim owner notification (was planned for this date)
June 23, 2017 Dealer notification ended
July 4, 2017 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 17V383?

Recall 17V383 covers 26 2016-2017 Triple E Rv Wonder motorhomes with frame extension adapters that are missing supplemental attaching bolts. Without those bolts, towing at or above capacity can distort the frame or frame extension structure, affect vehicle control, and increase crash risk.

What should I do if my 2016-2017 Triple E Rv Wonder is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 17V383. If it is, contact a franchised Triple E Rv dealer to schedule installation of the 4 supplemental M12 X 90MM grade 10.9 bolts. Reference recall number 17V383 when you call.

Does the recall repair cost anything?

No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Triple E Rv dealers will install the 4 supplemental frame extension adapter bolts free of charge.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is loss of vehicle control. NHTSA campaign 17V383 says the missing supplemental bolts can allow distortion in the vehicle frame or frame extension structure when trailer towing capacity is reached or exceeded, increasing crash risk.

When did the Triple E Rv Wonder recall repair become available?

The recall repair became available when the recall began on July 4, 2017. Triple E Rv dealers install the supplemental frame extension adapter bolts free of charge, and owners can call Triple E Rv customer service at 1-877-992-9906.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V383000
Triple E Rv customer service1-877-992-9906
NHTSA recall #17V383
NHTSA recall # (full)17V383000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →