2018 RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER
The 2018 RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS, EXTERIOR LIGHTING. The most commonly reported problem area is the Suspensioncritical Fasteners (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2018 RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2018 RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER, potentially affecting up to 292 vehicles.
Recall 17V270000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
| 146 vehicles affected
Defect: Riverside RV (Riverside) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Whitewater and Mt. McKinley travel trailers. These trailers were manufactured without rear-facing reflectors and have non-reflective tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Without rear-facing reflectors or reflective tail lights, the vehicle may have reduced visibility from behind, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Riverside will notify owners, and dealers will install reflective tape on the rear bumper below the tail lights, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2017. Owners may contact Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4578.
View full details →Recall 17V270000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 146 vehicles affected
Defect: Riverside RV (Riverside) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Whitewater and Mt. McKinley travel trailers. These trailers were manufactured without rear-facing reflectors and have non-reflective tail lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence: Without rear-facing reflectors or reflective tail lights, the vehicle may have reduced visibility from behind, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Riverside will notify owners, and dealers will install reflective tape on the rear bumper below the tail lights, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2017. Owners may contact Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4578.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspensioncritical Fasteners | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2018 Riverside Whitewater Travel Trailer. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH, the contact noticed a scraping sound. The contact drove the RV to the shoulder of the road. The contact then parked the RV and exited the RV to complete an inspection of the travel trailer. The contact stated that while inspecting the travel trailer, the contact became aware that the A or the tongue of the frame had detached and was dragging on the street. In addition, the contact stated that the frame had damaged the electrical wires and the propane tank. The travel trailer was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with a fractured frame. The contact was informed that the frame needed to be re-welded. The travel trailer was repaired. The manufacturer of the travel trailer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. In addition, the manufacturer (Lippert Components) of the failed component was contacted, and a case was filed. The failure mileage was unknown because the trailer had no odometer.
Safety Rating for the 2018 RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER
- 2015 RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER — 1 complaint
- 2016 RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER — 0 complaints
- 2017 RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER — 0 complaints
- 2018 RIVERSIDE WHITEWATER (current)
Other RIVERSIDE Models
- RIVERSIDE INTREPID — 3 total complaints
- RIVERSIDE TRAVEL TRAILER — 1 total complaint
- RIVERSIDE DREAM — 0 total complaints
- RIVERSIDE MT. MCKINLEY — 0 total complaints
- RIVERSIDE RETRO — 0 total complaints
- RIVERSIDE WATER FALL — 0 total complaints
- RIVERSIDE XPLORER — 0 total complaints