Forest River, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2014

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 15 safety recalls made by Forest River, Inc. in 2014. See the details of the recalls below.

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December 29, 2014
(Campaign #: 59-12232014)

Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Vibe VBT272BHS travel trailers manufactured July 15, 2014, to December 19, 2014. These trailers may have incorrect tire size and tire pressure information on the Federal Certification and Tire labels. The information on the label lists the installed tires as ST225/75R15/C inflated to 50 PSI, however the tires that are actually mounted on the trailer are ST225/75R15/D inflated to 65 PSI. As such, these trailers fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds) or Less."
NHTSA ID: 14V823000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 159
Consequence Summary:
If the tires are replaced with the tires indicated on the label, the tires may be insufficient to carry the load and a tire blow out may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will send new labels to dealers and owners with the correct tire information, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-206-593-4005. Forest River's number for this recall is 59-12232014.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 13, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Starcraft Bus Xpress, Starquest, Starlite, Allstar, Allstar XL, MVP, Ultrastar, and XLT transit buses manufactured June 1, 2006, to February 27, 2012 equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
NHTSA ID: 14V729000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 969
Consequence Summary:
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Starcraft Bus will notify all owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began in January 2015. Owners may contact Starcraft Bus customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 10.22
November 13, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2010-2012 Starcraft Bus Quest and Prodigy school buses manufactured January 13, 2010, to November 17, 2011 equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon Corporation. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
NHTSA ID: 14V730000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 46
Consequence Summary:
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Starcraft Bus will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began January 9, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-219-533-5934, or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 7, 2014
(Campaign #: 06-11032014)

Trailer may Detach from Vehicle

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem Ice Cabin trailers manufactured October 10, 2014, to October 28, 2014, and certain model year 2015 Wildwood Ice Cabin trailers manufactured October 10, 2014, to October 22, 2014. Due to insufficient thickness, the Lippert Components-brand draw bar of the affected trailers may break.
NHTSA ID: 14V712000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 40
Consequence Summary:
If the draw bar breaks, the front of the trailer may fall or the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified the dealers who have the affected trailers quarantined on their lots. Lippert Components personnel will reinforce the draw tube, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 06-11032014.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 31, 2014
(Campaign #: 6-102914)

Frame Spring Hanger Failure

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV, and 2015 Wildwood 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV ice house fishing cabin trailers manufactured September 22, 2014, to October 23, 2014. The affected trailers may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.
NHTSA ID: 14V689000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 206
Consequence Summary:
A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified the dealers that have the affected trailers quarantined. Dealers will install a spring hanger reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-102914.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 31, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Ball Joint Torque Not Correct

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Rockport, Parcelport, Cargoport, and Workport vehicles manufactured December 2, 2013, to October 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles the upper ball joint pinch bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened.
NHTSA ID: 14V684000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 354
Consequence Summary:
If the pinch bolt is not sufficiently tightened, it can separate causing a loss of vehicle control that increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper ball joint pinch bolt, and tighten if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-219-533-5934.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 27.4
October 7, 2014
(Campaign #: 2014-PLT6)

Certification Labels/FMVSS 567

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Salem and Wildwood T174BH recreational vehicles manufactured September 18, 2013, to August 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) on the certification and tire information labels. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 14V625000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 205
Consequence Summary:
If the trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and will provide corrected labels to the owners, free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 2014-PLT6.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
September 26, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Wheelchair Lift - Platform Cracking

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Glaval Universal, Primetime, Sport, Titan, and Titan II transit and shuttle buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts manufactured by Ricon. The platform side plate of the affected wheelchair lifts may crack.
NHTSA ID: 14V599000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 828
Consequence Summary:
If the platform side plates crack, the lift platform can separate from the lift and come to rest against the vehicle's lift door. When the doors are opened, the platform may fall out, increasing the risk of injury to the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners to take buses to a Ricon dealer or service center who will install supplemental platform support bumpers. Any platform that has already started cracking will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Glaval customer service at 1-800-445-2825 or Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 13, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LP Tank Support Brace Failure

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Coachmen 2150LE Prism motor homes manufactured July 2011 to May 2014. Due to the welds being in an improper location, the liquid propane (LP) tank support braces may not be secure, allowing the LP tank to drop and fall off the vehicle while in transit.
NHTSA ID: 14V499000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 256
Consequence Summary:
If the LP tank drops or falls off the vehicle while in transit, there is an increased risk of fire or explosion.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during October 2014. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-800-353-7383.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 52.34
July 23, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Microwave May Start On Its Own And Cause A Fire

Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Georgetown, Sunseeker, Forester, Cross Country, Pathfinder, Cardinal, Blue Ridge, Cedar Creek, and Brookstone recreational vehicles manufactured March 11, 2013, through April 26, 2013 and equipped with certain Frigidaire Convection Microwave models CFMV152CLB and CFMV154CLS. The microwave may start on it's own and begin heating when unattended.
NHTSA ID: 14V449000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 1,041
Consequence Summary:
If the microwave starts on its own and there are contents inside, a fire could result.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the membrane/keypad component, free of charge. The recall began in February 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 6.24
July 21, 2014
(Campaign #: FR430-14-1)

Pipe Damage Due To Axle Suspension

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 F33-CKTS fifth wheels, equipped with I.D. black iron pipe for the L.P. system. The affected vehicles may experience the pipe being damaged or punctured due to the spring action of the axle suspension.
NHTSA ID: 14V442000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 302
Consequence Summary:
If the iron pipe becomes damaged due to the spring action of the axle suspension, it could potentially cause a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement kit, part number 32096, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-219-533-5934. Forest River's number for this recall is FR430-14-1.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 42.72
April 23, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Incorrect Certification Label Information/567

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 XLR XLT29HSF travel trailers manufactured October 10, 2013, through April 16, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Federal Certification label incorrectly states that the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 11,135 pounds instead of the correct GVWR of 9,774 pounds as well as incorrectly stating the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 5,080 pounds instead of the correct GAWR of 4,400 pounds. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 14V220000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 152
Consequence Summary:
If the trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners and will supply a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 10, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Incorrect Certification Label/FMVSS 567

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Vibe VCT6501, VCT6502, VCT6503, VCT6504, VCT6505 and VCT6506 travel trailers manufactured July 30, 2013, through April 4, 2014. The Federal Certification Label has incorrect tire and gross axle weight rating information listed. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 14V190000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 164
Consequence Summary:
If the information printed on the label is incorrect, it may lead to the recreational vehicle being overloaded, resulting in tire failure which would increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners and send them replacement Federal Certification and Tire Information labels with the correct information, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-593-0023.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 24, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Slide Room Actuator Bracket may Contact Tire

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Crusader fifth wheel trailers, model CSF315RST, manufactured September 26, 2013, through March 3, 2014. In the affected trailers, the slide room actuator bracket may come into contact with the tire under certain road conditions.
NHTSA ID: 14V140000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 94
Consequence Summary:
If the bracket comes in contact with the tire, sudden tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement bracket that will adequately clear the tire, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-862-3001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 27, 2014
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Incorrect Certification Label/FMVSS 567

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Wildcat recreational vehicles manufactured October 25, 2013, through January 24, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Federal Certification Tag incorrectly states that the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is 15,500 pounds instead of the correct GVWR of 12,330 pounds. As such, the vehicle does not conform to Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 14V077000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 49
Consequence Summary:
As a result, the trailer may be loaded beyond the specified weight rating which may cause a tire or suspension failure leading to poor vehicle handling and an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new certification label with the correct information. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Customers may contact Forest River Wildcat Customer Service and Warranty Department at 1-574-206-7600.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No