Recall 17V778 affects 64 2016-2018 Triple E Rv Wonder motorhomes for loose passenger-seat pedestal bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Triple E Rv dealer.
Triple E Rv is recalling 64 2016-2018 Wonder motorhomes because passenger-side seat pedestal bolts were improperly tightened. In a crash, the seat pedestal bolts can fail and keep the passenger from being restrained, increasing injury risk; Triple E Rv dealers will complete the seat pedestal repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The passenger side seat pedestal in a 2016-2018 Triple E Rv Wonder is the base that fastens the front passenger chair to the cab floor. It keeps the seat mounted to the chassis cab so the chair stays positioned as designed during normal driving and when the motorhome stops hard. The pedestal depends on its mounting bolts being tightened to the specified force.
On affected Wonder motorhomes, the bolts that hold that pedestal were tightened to the wrong value. Triple E Rv traced the problem to incorrect torque specifications and installers using the wrong work instructions. Torque means the measured tightening force on the bolt; when that force is wrong, the seat base is not clamped to the cab floor as intended. The repair brings the four bolts to the recommended 59 ft. lbs.
There is no warning sign before failure. The issue is in the bolt tightening, so an owner should not count on noise, movement, or a visible change to show that the seat pedestal is affected.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2016, 2017, and 2018 Wonder model years, all tied to the same seat assembly issue.
| 2017 Triple E Rv Wonder | seat assembly |
|---|---|
| 2018 Triple E Rv Wonder | seat assembly |
| 2016 Triple E Rv Wonder | seat assembly |
| Units affected | 64 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
Improperly tightened passenger-side seat pedestal bolts can fail during a crash. If that happens, the passenger is not held in place as intended, increasing injury risk. There is no listed warning sign, so confirm your VIN and schedule the bolt tightening. Repair is free at any franchised Triple E Rv dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016-2018 Triple E Rv Wonder is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Triple E Rv dealer to schedule the free passenger-seat-pedestal bolt tightening that secures the seat mount.
- Bring the recall notice if Triple E Rv sent one, or reference recall number 17V778 when you call.
- Avoid carrying a passenger in the passenger-side seat until the dealer tightens the pedestal mounting bolts.
- Call Triple E Rv customer service at 1-204-325-4361 with scheduling questions.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Triple E Rv technician checks the passenger side seat pedestal and correctly torques the four mounting bolts that hold the seat base in place. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. Triple E Rv's reimbursement plan also covers work done through a servicing center: the owner is reimbursed, or the servicing center is paid directly by Triple E Rv. Dealers submit the repair time through a warranty claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 4, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 18, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 18, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| December 21, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V778?
Recall 17V778 covers 64 2016-2018 Triple E Rv Wonder W24MB motorhomes with passenger side seat pedestal bolts that were not tightened correctly. In a crash, the bolts can fail and keep the passenger seat from restraining the occupant. Dealers will tighten the bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2016-2018 Triple E Rv Wonder is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorhome is included in recall 17V778. If it is, contact a franchised Triple E Rv dealer or Triple E Rv customer service at 1-204-325-4361 to schedule the passenger side seat pedestal bolt repair. Reference recall CA#8809-1 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Triple E Rv dealers will correctly tighten the passenger side seat pedestal mounting bolts free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is passenger restraint failure in a crash. If the passenger side seat pedestal bolts fail, the seat cannot properly restrain the passenger, which increases injury risk. The repair path is to have the dealer tighten the affected mounting bolts for free.
What if I bought my Triple E Rv Wonder used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Wonder motorhome is included, then call a franchised Triple E Rv dealer and reference recall 17V778.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V778000 |
|---|---|
| Triple E Rv customer service | 1-204-325-4361 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V778 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V778000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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