Forest River, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2015
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 49 safety recalls made by Forest River, Inc. in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 23, 2015
(Campaign #: 49-12182015-0124)
Incorrect Tire Size on Federal Label/Part 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Prime Time recreational trailers, models FHT2614X, FHT2910 and FHT2912X, manufactured September 14, 2015, to December 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a Federal Placard that lists an incorrect tire size of ST225/75R15 Load Range E, when the correct tire size is ST225/75R15 Load Range D. The actual tires installed on the trailer have a maximum tire pressure lower than what the placard lists and may be overinflated if filled per the placard specifications. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V875000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 60
Consequence Summary:
Over inflated tires may result in sudden tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on February 17, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-3001. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-12182015-0124.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
December 22, 2015
(Campaign #: 15-12112015-0122)
Incorrect Axle Weight on Federal Placard/Part 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Cardinal fifth wheel travel trailers, model CAF3850RL. The affected vehicles have Federal Certification Placards that list an incorrect gross axle weight from what is actually installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V860000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 14
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect placards may result in improper trailer loading. Improper loading may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners and mail them a corrected Federal placard label, free of charge. The recall began on January 13, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-12112015-0122.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
December 10, 2015
(Campaign #: 51-12072015-0119)
Carbon Monoxide Detector not Installed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The affected vehicles were mistakenly not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector to warn occupants of elevated levels of carbon monoxide.
NHTSA ID: 15V831000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 721
Consequence Summary:
If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the existing Liquid Propane (L.P.) Detector and install a combination L.P./carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777, extension 53. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-12072015-0119.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 43.27
November 30, 2015
(Campaign #: 40-11192015-0117)
Shoulder Belts Sits too Low on Torso/FMVSS 209,210
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Legacy motorhomes, models 340BH, 340KP, and 360RB, manufactured September 12, 2013, to September 25, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with a seat belts whose shoulder belt may rest at, or below, the shoulder of the seat occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies", and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
NHTSA ID: 15V806000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 285
Consequence Summary:
If the shoulder belt rests too low on the torso, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install new seat belt systems, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on January 13, 2016. The recall began on February 1, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-293-6137 or 1-574-295-2117. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-11192015-0117.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 49.82
November 25, 2015
(Campaign #: 51-11102015-0109)
Electric Entry Steps may be Unstable
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
NHTSA ID: 15V798000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 9,687
Consequence Summary:
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 17.28
November 19, 2015
(Campaign #: 51-11092015-0107)
Water Heater May Scald Operator
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50CW, manufactured January 2, 2012, to August 13, 2015. The affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.
NHTSA ID: 15V771000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 489
Consequence Summary:
The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by Atwood to the Dealerships and O.E.M. A. Inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. B. Installation of a water flow adjustment STOP KEY that prevents the adjustment of the water flow down below .5gal/min. C. The addition of a star or lock washer to secure the adjustment screw that prevents unintended adjustment or and adjustment drift from vibration as you travel down the road. D. Securement of the remedy with the application of a warning and tamper proof label applied over the stop key and adjustment screw. The recall began on December 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Atwood customer service at 1-574-264-2131. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11092015-0107.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 14.93
November 18, 2015
(Campaign #: 51-11102015-0108)
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Glaval Universal, Primetime, Sport, Titan, and Titan II transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, and equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
NHTSA ID: 15V765000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 813
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-343-5184 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0108.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 11.32
November 18, 2015
(Campaign #: 51-11102015-0108)
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Elkhart ECII transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
NHTSA ID: 15V768000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5,675
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-264-5179 ext. 102 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0108. Note: These buses and wheelchair lifts were subject to a similar recall in 2014. All vehicles that received that recall remedy are still affected by this recall as well.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 2.08
November 18, 2015
(Campaign #: 51-11102015-0108)
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
Foreest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Starcraft Xpress, Starquest, Starlite, Allstar, Allstar XL, MVP, Ultrastar, and XLT transit buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
NHTSA ID: 15V766000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,001
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0108.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 10.89
November 18, 2015
(Campaign #: 51-11102015-0108)
Wheel Chair Lift Link Arm Pivot Holes
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2006-2014 Starcraft Prodigy and Quest school buses manufactured January 1, 2006, to September 26, 2014, equipped with certain model S2005, S2010, S5005, S5010, S5505, and S5510 wheelchair lifts built by the Ricon Corporation. The affected lifts are equipped with folding link arms that may have pivot holes that are too big, allowing the bearings to move out of position.
NHTSA ID: 15V767000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 43
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings move out of position, the stowed platform may have excessive movement resulting in failure of the platform mounting. This failure could cause the wheel chair lift platform to fall out of the vehicle when the doors are opened, increasing the risk of injury for the lift operator.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will inspect the link arms for damage or for displaced bearings. The platform will be inspected for cracks. Any damaged parts will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on December 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Ricon Customer Service at 1-800-322-2884. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0108.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 23.26
November 10, 2015
(Campaign #: 310-10282015-0103)
Parking Brake may not Function Properly
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Coachmen Mirada motorhomes, model MDA31FWF, manufactured August 21, 2015, to October 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the parking brake actuator may be out of calibration causing the parking brake system to not properly hold the vehicle even with the parking brake pedal fully depressed. Additionally, the parking brake may not disengage completely when the parking brake pedal is released.
NHTSA ID: 15V742000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 13
Consequence Summary:
If the parking brake does not fully engage, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of personal injury or a crash. A parking brake that drags may result in a wheel end fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the parking brake foot pedal pedal assembly, free of charge. The recall began on December 9, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-293-1581. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-10282015-0103.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 9, 2015
(Campaign #: 37-11052015-0106)
Incorrect Tire Size on Federal Placard/Part 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 Surveyor recreational trailers, models SVT243RBS and ORSVT243RBS. The affected vehicles have Federal Certification Placards that list an incorrect tire and rim size from what is actually installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V741000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 67
Consequence Summary:
If the operator installs tires that are the size that is indicated on the placard, it can cause poor vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners and mail them a corrected Federal placard label, free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-11052015-0106.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 3, 2015
(Campaign #: 51-10302015-0105)
Transmission can Shift Without Pressing Brake
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown, and Coachmen Mirada and Pursuit recreational vehicles manufactured August 7, 2015, to October 22, 2015. Due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'PARK' without applying the brakes.
NHTSA ID: 15V726000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 217
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began on December 3, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-800-392-3673. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-10302015-0105.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 15, 2015
(Campaign #: 37-10142015-0098)
Slide Mechanism Power Bypasses Circuit Breaker
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Surveyor travel trailers and fifth wheels, models SVT321BHTS, SVT33RETS, SVT32RLTS, SVT33RLTS and SVT32RETS, manufactured April 13, 2015, to October 6, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the power supply wire for the room slide mechanism may have been incorrectly installed such that it doesn't pass through a circuit breaker.
NHTSA ID: 15V659000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 89
Consequence Summary:
Without the power supply wire being properly connected to a circuit breaker, an excessive power draw or electrical short may result in melted wires and an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and correct the power supply wire installation if needed. Damaged power supply wires will be replaced as necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-10142015-0098.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 46.07
October 13, 2015
(Campaign #: 19-10082015-0093)
Incorrect Tire and Rim Placard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Salem recreational trailers manufactured June 2, 2015, to October 6, 2015 and 2015 Wildwood recreational trailers manufactured June 3, 2015, to October 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the tire and wheel placard incorrectly states the wheel rim and tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V645000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 78
Consequence Summary:
If the incorrect tire and rim is installed, there may be instability of the vehicle when towing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's recall number is 19-10082015-0093.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 13, 2015
(Campaign #: 17A-10082015-0094)
Incorrect Tire and Rim Placard/Part 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Cherokee recreational trailers, model T19V, manufactured February 18, 2013, to August 14, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the Federal placard displays incorrect vehicle information. The original placard indicates that the tires on the vehicle are ST225/75R15D and the axle indicates a 5,200 lbs. capacity. However, the vehicle was built with a 3,500 lbs. axle and ST205/75R15C tires, which results in a decrease in the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V650000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
By relying on the incorrect Tire, Rim, GVWR and Cargo Carrying Capacity information indicated on the Federal Placards, an owner may unknowingly overload the vehicle, possibly resulting in tire or axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners and provide a corrected, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this campaign is 17A-10082015-0094.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
September 24, 2015
(Campaign #: 35-20222015-0091)
Exhaust Gas may Enter Passenger Area
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Glaval Titan II Low Floor diesel transit buses manufactured October 5, 2011, to September 11, 2015. During installation of the floor decking, a screw may have pierced the exhaust tube.
NHTSA ID: 15V596000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 17
Consequence Summary:
If the exhaust tube was pierced and the screw is removed, exhaust fumes may enter the passenger area. Additionally, there is an increased risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove and inspect the exhaust system, sealing or replacing it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-445-2825 ext 167. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-20222015-0091.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
September 23, 2015
(Campaign #: 17B-0918-2015-0090)
Insufficient Trailer Wiring Harness Ground Wire
Forest River Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Forest River Cherokee and Vengeance recreational trailers manufactured May 16, 2008, to September 14, 2015. The wiring harness for the trailer's lights, electric brakes, battery charging and many of the interior 12V fixtures may have an insuffient ground wire.
NHTSA ID: 15V589000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 5,374
Consequence Summary:
With an insufficient ground wire, the wiring harness may overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Additionally, the ground wire failure would result in the loss of the trailer's external lights and electric brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailer wiring harnesses, and upgrade the ground wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service number at 1-260-593-4005. Forest River's recall number is 17B-0918-2015-0090.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 21.9
September 16, 2015
(Campaign #: 310-09112015-0086)
Tow Hitch may Detach
Forest River, Inc., (Forest River) is recalling certain 2011-2016 Coachmen Pursuit, Mirada, and Encounter motorhomes manufactured from March 1, 2011, through September 11, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the trailer hitch attaching bolts and nuts may not have been properly tightened, allowing the hitch to detach during use.
NHTSA ID: 15V576000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 3,804
Consequence Summary:
If the trailer hitch partially or fully detaches from the motorhome while it is towing a vehicle, a loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fastener kit, free of charge. The recall began on October 9, 2015. Owners West of the Mississippi River may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8317. Owners East of the Mississippi River may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8305. Forest River's campaign number for this recall is 310-09112015-0086.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 38.56
September 2, 2015
(Campaign #: 53-08282015-0081)
Rear Window Glass may Fall Out
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is realling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014 to August 17, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the rear exit window glass may come loose and fall out due to poor adhesion.
NHTSA ID: 15V553000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 1,736
Consequence Summary:
If the rear window glass detaches, it could fall onto the road and be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers to verify that the windows are properly secured. Any window that fails the inspection process will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-08282015-0081.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.05
September 2, 2015
(Campaign #: 53-08282015-0082)
Tires may Contact Wheel Well
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014, to August 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the tire and the wheel well at the top of the tire tread and also at the inner sidewall.
NHTSA ID: 15V552000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 1,736
Consequence Summary:
If there is insufficient tire clearance, the tire may rub, resulting in sudden tire failure which could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new axle that provides the proper clearance between the tire and the wheel well, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-08282015-0082.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 82.55
August 18, 2015
(Campaign #: 5-08102015-0072)
Engine Grid Heater Power Cable may Short
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Starcraft All Star XL, 2013 Starcraft All Star, and XLT transit buses manufactured October 17, 2012, to November 20, 2012. The affected vehicles may have an improperly routed engine grid heater power feed cable which can result in the cable contacting the metal edge on the cab.
NHTSA ID: 15V527000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 32
Consequence Summary:
If the cable contacts the metal edge of the cab, it may cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a cable tie to provide proper clearance for the engine grid heater power feed cable, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 5-08102015-0072.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 18, 2015
(Campaign #: 05-08102015-0071)
Fuel Injector Failure may Result in Vehicle Stall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Starcraft All Star XL transit buses manufactured by October 17, 2012, to November 26, 2012, and 2013 Starcraft XLT transit buses manufactured October 14, 2012, to November 26, 2012. The affected vehicles are equipped with Navistar engines that have fuel injectors that may fail.
NHTSA ID: 15V525000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
# of Units Affected: 30
Consequence Summary:
If one or more fuel injectors fail, the engine may misfire, causing a loss of performance, possibly resulting in an engine stall and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Navistar dealers will recalibrate the engine control module (ECM) software, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2015. Owners may contact Navistar customer service at 1-800-448-7825 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-08102015-0071.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
August 6, 2015
(Campaign #: 17B-08032015-0069)
Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/Part 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Vengeance vehicles manufactured December 20, 2013, to November 3, 2014. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is less than the vehicle's GVWR represented on its certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V496000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 190
Consequence Summary:
A customer may be confused as to actual GVWR of the vehicle, as well as the vehicle's load carrying capacity. Misinformation as to load carrying capacity can lead to vehicle overloading that can cause a tire failure and crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-219-533-5934. Forest River's number for this recall is 17B-08032015-0069.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 5, 2015
(Campaign #: 51-07302015-0068)
Wiring may Loosen at Inlet and Arc
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 XLR vehicles, models T29HFS, T31FDK, T31FQSL, T30FQSL, T21FQSL, T24FQSL, T24HFS, T27HFS, T28TQDL and T30HDS, manufactured October 20, 2014, to July 14, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the wiring at the electrical inlet used for connecting external AC power to the trailer may have been strained during the assembly process. As a result, the wiring may loosen at the inlet connector.
NHTSA ID: 15V493000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 634
Consequence Summary:
If the wires are not properly secured to the connector, the wires may arc, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the inlet to relieve the wiring strain and secure the electrical wiring connections, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-07302015-0068.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 33.28
August 5, 2015
(Campaign #: 400-07282015-0065)
Reverse Camber in Axle Tube
Forest River, Inc.(Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Palomino PaloMini vehicles manufactured November 14, 2014, to July 23, 2015. The cambers in the axle tubes may have been installed upside down. This can cause the tube to appear bent downward towards the ground, when the bend should be pointing upwards to the unit floor.
NHTSA ID: 15V487000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 23
Consequence Summary:
A mispositioned camber may come in contact with a tire, a spindle or other components leading to fracture or failure, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition any mispositioned cambers, free of charge. The recall began on August 21, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3246. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-07282015-0065.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 43.48
August 4, 2015
(Campaign #: 20-07282015-0066)
Hitch Head GVWR Less than Label/Part 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Cedar Creek Silver Back recreational vehicles manufactured October 23, 2014, to July 2, 2015. The gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) that is less than the vehicle's GVWR represented on its certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V484000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 91
Consequence Summary:
Inaccurate weight information can mislead an owner as to the vehicle's weight carrying capacity which could result in vehicle overloading and a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new set of corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-2417. Forest River's number for this recall is 20-07282015-0066.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 30, 2015
(Campaign #: 51-06232015-0057)
Images From Rear Camera are Reversed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Glaval Bus Apollo, Concorde, Entourage, and Legacy, and Elkhart Coach ECE4, 2014-2016 AllStar XL, and 2014-2015 Forest River Rockport, Starcraft Starquest, AllStar, Starlite, AllStar MVP, XLT, and Xpress vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a back up camera system which may display images from the camera in reverse.
NHTSA ID: 15V478000
Component: BACK OVER PREVENTION
# of Units Affected: 160
Consequence Summary:
If an object or person are on the left side of the screen but are actually on the right side of the vehicle, or vice versa, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the camera, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-5179. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-06232015-0057.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 24.38
July 30, 2015
(Campaign #: 03-07292015-0067)
Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Sandpiper and Sierra recreational vehicles manufactured October 15, 2013, to July 13, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels with an inaccurate gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) No. 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V480000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 207
Consequence Summary:
Inaccurate weight information can mislead an owner as to the vehicle's weight carrying capacity which could result in vehicle overloading and a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new set of corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began on August 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-8386. Forest River's number for this recall is 03-07292015-0067.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 24, 2015
(Campaign #: 35-05262015-0038)
Improperly Positioned Cable
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Glaval Bus Titan II transit buses manufactured June 12, 2007, to January 14, 2015. The affected vehicles may have a cable that is routed across the top of the fan shroud. This cable is not properly positioned on the terminal strip, which can cause a loose connection or possible arching.
NHTSA ID: 15V462000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 20
Consequence Summary:
If the cable is improperly positioned can experience a loose connection, or cause arching, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the cable to stud connection, and reposition the cable, free of charge. The recall began on September 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-219-533-5934. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-05262015-0038.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65
June 23, 2015
(Campaign #: 55-06112015-0051)
Head Restraint Exceeds Measurement/FMVSS 202a
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Dynamax Rev vehicles manufactured November 25, 2014, to November 26, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with head restraints that exceed the maximum backset measurement limit of 55mm. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202a, "Head Restraints."
NHTSA ID: 15V397000
Component: SEATS
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
If the vehicle is struck from behind, the head restraint may not properly limit the seat occupant's head movement rearward, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will replace the front seat head restraints, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-262-3474 ext. 212. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-06112015-0051.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 19, 2015
(Campaign #: 51-05282015-0042)
Wheel Attaching Studs may Break
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013 XLR and Vengeance, 2010 Sandpiper, 2004 Auto Plus, 2008 Cargo Mate and 2015-2016 Hydra-Lift trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
NHTSA ID: 15V390000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 44
Consequence Summary:
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05282015-0042.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 15.91
June 12, 2015
(Campaign #: 54-06052015-0047)
Incorrect Data on Certification Label/Part 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Shasta Airflyte SAT16 and SAT19 recreational travel trailers manufactured September 15, 2014, to October 22, 2014. The affected trailers have a Federal Certification Label that incorrectly lists the tire size, gross axle weight rating (GAWR), gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) and cargo carrying capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V369000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 249
Consequence Summary:
If the operator overloads the trailer due to the incorrect information on the Certification label, the tires may fail suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 54-06052015-0047.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 9, 2015
(Campaign #: 51-05142015-0037)
Wheel Studs may Break
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
NHTSA ID: 15V359000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 1,497
Consequence Summary:
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 19.71
May 22, 2015
(Campaign #: 53-05132015-0035)
Incorrect GVWR on Weight Tags/Part 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Coachmen Shasta SHT27RL travel trailers manufactured May 7, 2013, to May 7, 2015. The affected trailers may have an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) information stated on the Federal Weight Tags. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V303000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 120
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect GVWR information on the label may lead the operator to load the trailer to an incorrect weight, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect label with a corrected label, free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-05132015-0035.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 20, 2015
(Campaign #: 17B-05132015-0036)
Incorrect GVWR on Labels/Part 567-Certification
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Vengeance trailers, model numbers VGF377V, VGF378V, VGF394V13, VGF396V, BWZVGF377V, BWZVGF394V13, BWZVGF378V, and BWZVGF396V. The affected trailers may be equipped with incorrect certification labels that state the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is 18,500 pounds when the actual GVWR is 18,000 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations number 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V299000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 361
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect GVWR on the labels may result in the vehicle operator over loading the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4005. Forest River's number for this recall is 17B-05132015-0036.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 13, 2015
(Campaign #: 35-05262015-0038)
Tie Rod Jam Nut may have been Left Loose
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Glaval Universal, Titan II, Titan II Low Floor, Legacy, Concorde II, and Entourage transit buses manufactured April 9, 2014, to October 6, 2014. During the alignment process, a tie rod jam nut my have been left loose.
NHTSA ID: 15V283000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 226
Consequence Summary:
A loose tie rod jam nut may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rod end jam nut, tightening it as needed, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-445-2825 extension 138. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-05262015-0038.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.12
May 11, 2015
(Campaign #: 15-05062015-0034)
Quad Entry Step Rivet Failure
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dynamax, 2014 Cardinal trailers, and 2015 Cedar Creek, Sierra and Sandpiper trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
NHTSA ID: 15V273000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 689
Consequence Summary:
If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rivets and the step sections will be bolted together, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-05062015-0034.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 16.84
April 21, 2015
(Campaign #: 51-04172015-0031)
Incorrect Federal Certification Label/Part 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Coachmen Freelander vehicles manufactured February 14, 2014, to April 1, 2015, and 2015 Coachmen Leprechaun vehicles manufactured on June 10, 2014. The affected vehicles, manufactured on a Ford 158" wheelbase chassis with a 5.4L V-8 engine, may have a Federal Certification label that lists an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), gross axle weight rating (GAWR) and wrong cargo carrying capacity information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V237000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 83
Consequence Summary:
With incorrect GVWR, GAWR, and cargo carrying capacity information, the operator may overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners and will provide replacement labels with the corrected information, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04172015-0031.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 20, 2015
(Campaign #: 51-03312015-0025)
Wheel Studs may Break
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
NHTSA ID: 15V231000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 691
Consequence Summary:
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 34.59
April 6, 2015
(Campaign #: 51-0331201501)
Slide Room may Extend While Vehicle is in Motion
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Georgetown GT335, FR3 FR30, Pursuit 31BD, and 29SB, and 2016 Cardinal CAF3825FL and Tracer TRT270AIR and TRT3200BHT fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the screws that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism cable may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.
NHTSA ID: 15V203000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 35
Consequence Summary:
If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide room mechanism cable attaching screws, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0331201501.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 31.43
March 30, 2015
(Campaign #: 15V-082)
Abutting Wedge Incorrectly Installed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Coachmen Prism recreational vehicles manufactured from July 1, 2014, through October 14, 2014 and built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
NHTSA ID: 15V187000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 378
Consequence Summary:
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Sprinter will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437. Forest River's number for this recall is 15V-082.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 20, 2015
(Campaign #: 430-03112015-0017)
Brake Wires may Pinch, Break or Short
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sabre travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. The wires that control the brakes may have been improperly routed resulting in the wires chaffing, breaking or shorting.
NHTSA ID: 15V160000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1,125
Consequence Summary:
Damage to the wires that control the brakes may unexpectedly lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a short in the wires may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and reroute the brake wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 430-03112015-0017.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 30.31
March 18, 2015
(Campaign #: 400-03032015-0016)
Exterior Furnace Vent Missing
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Palomino SolAire trailers manufactured July 1, 2014, to August 31, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured without an exterior furnace vent causing exhaust fumes to be vented into the trailer. Additionally, the lack of a furnace vent may result in a heat buildup around the furnace.
NHTSA ID: 15V156000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 200
Consequence Summary:
Exhaust fumes inside the trailer may result in carbon-monoxide poisoning, increasing the risk of occupant injury. A heat build up, increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install an exterior furnace vent in any affected trailer that does not have one, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in April 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-03032015-0016.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 45
March 6, 2015
(Campaign #: 45-02102015)
Fueling Station too Close to Ignition Source
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 XLR Nitro XLT31FQSL recreational vehicles manufactured July 21, 2014, to January 31, 2015 and configured with a garage in the rear of the trailer and an optional fueling station. If the fueling station nozzle is fully extended and pulled as far forward as possible, the hose may be too close to the fuel burning appliance to prevent the fuel vapors from igniting.
NHTSA ID: 15V130000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 25
Consequence Summary:
If the vapor from the fueling nozzle is able to reach the fuel burning appliance, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the fueling station box and hose nozzle to a safe distance from the fuel burning appliance, free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-02102015.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 52
March 6, 2015
(Campaign #: 45-02172015)
Fueling Station too Close to Ignition Source
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling one model year 2015 XLR Hyperlite XLR31FDK recreational vehicle manufactured September 30, 2014, to November 25, 2015, and equipped with a front deck for carrying motorcycles and quad runners and an optional fueling station. If the fueling station nozzle is fully extended and pulled as far forward as possible, the hose may be too close to the fuel burning appliance to prevent the fuel vapors from igniting.
NHTSA ID: 15V131000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 1
Consequence Summary:
If the vapors released by fueling a vehicle stored in the trailer is able to reach the flame or heating element of a fuel burning appliance it may ignite, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
The single unit affected by this campaign is still at the dealership and will be repaired by the dealer before delivery to the new owner. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. The recall began on April 3, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-02172015.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 4, 2015
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Incorrect GVWR Rating on Label/FMVSS 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Wildcat WCF275CKX, WCF272RLX, WCF295RSX, WCF293REX, WCF282RKX, and WCF312BHX recreational fifth wheel trailers manufactured November 6, 2014, to February 18, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Federal Certification Labels that incorrectly state the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) to be 13,000lbs. when the correct GVWR is 11,999lbs. As such, these trailers fail to conform to Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V128000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 94
Consequence Summary:
If the trailer is overloaded, the trailer pin box (the connection point for the trailer to the vehicle) may fail, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners and will send corrected Federal Certification Labels, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 3, 2015
(Campaign #: 45-03022015)
Incorrect Certification Label/Part 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015 XLR XLF375AMP, XLR XLF380AMP, XLR XLF386X12HP, XLR XLF395AMP, XLR XLF415AMP, and XLR XLF425AMP recreational vehicles and toy haulers. The vehicles may be equipped with the incorrect hitch assembly rating information. The correct gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is 18,000lbs, however the Certification label states that the GVWR rating is 21,000lbs. As such, these trailers fail to conform to Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 15V126000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 142
Consequence Summary:
If the trailer is loaded based on the incorrect GVWR, the hitch assembly would be overloaded which may result in hitch assembly failure, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners and will send corrected Certification, Tire Information, and Cargo Carrying Capacity labels, free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-03022015.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 10, 2015
(Campaign #: SB111014)
Risk of Fire due to Contact with Heating Element
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles manufactured June 26, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with the Chill Chaser option. In the affected vehicles, excessive foam insulation and/or loose wiring may touch the Chill Chaser heating element.
NHTSA ID: 15V080000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 726
Consequence Summary:
If the foam insulation or loose wiring contacts the heating element, there is an increased risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foam insulation and wiring, making any necessary repair, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is SB111014.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 73.69
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