Forest River, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2018
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 63 safety recalls made by Forest River, Inc. in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 27, 2018
(Campaign #: 44-0929)
Water Heater Exhaust may Melt Power Cord or Hatch
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The power cord hatch is located above the water heater exhaust, possibly resulting in the cord or the hatch melting.
NHTSA ID: 18V933000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 151
Consequence Summary:
A melted cord may result in bare wiring, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will secure the power cord away from the water heater exhaust, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0929.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.94
December 11, 2018
(Campaign #: 51-0923)
Insufficient Grease on Bearings may cause Failure
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Apex, Spirit, Primetime Impression, and Tracer recreational trailers. The inner hub bearings may not have been sufficiently greased, which can cause the bearings to overheat and fail.
NHTSA ID: 18V879000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 128
Consequence Summary:
If the bearings overheat, the hub may fail, affecting handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the hubs and bearings, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 4, 2019. Owners may contact Primetime customer service at (574) 862-1025, Coachmen Apex (574) 358-0401, Coachmen Spirit (574) 825-8205, or Dexter Axle (574) 295-7888. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0923.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 67.97
December 10, 2018
(Campaign #: 51-0919)
Incorrect Axle Weight Rating on Placard/Part 567
Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockport vehicles. The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR), which can allow the vehicle to be overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 18V876000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 142
Consequence Summary:
An overloaded vehicle may cause operator to lose control of vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the Federal Placard with a new corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began January 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0919.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
December 3, 2018
(Campaign #: 63-0921)
Clearance Lights may be Inoperative/FMVSS 108
Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The clearance lights on these vehicles may not work due to being incorrectly wired. 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."
NHTSA ID: 18V856000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
Inoperative clearance lights can reduce the trailers visibility to others, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the clearance light wiring, free of charge. The recall began December 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-0921.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 40
November 12, 2018
(Campaign #: 05-0903)
Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207, 210
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Starcraft Senator II, 2016-2018 Starcraft Allstar, 2017-2018 Starcraft Starlite, and 2019 Starcraft Starquest transit buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats, part numbers 43705, 45467, 48923, and 75719. When the back seat cushion is rotated from the stowed position to the upright position, the seat cushion may not remain locked into place when under load, such as in a crash or a sudden stop. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 207, "Seating Systems," and 210, "Seat Belt Assembly Anchorages."
NHTSA ID: 18V799000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 38
Consequence Summary:
In the event of a crash, if the seat back moves, the seat occupant has an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Freedman Seating will repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall began December 4, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0903.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
October 31, 2018
(Campaign #: 35;5C-0897)
Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Berkshire recreational vehicles and StarTrans PS2 transit buses and 2019 Glaval Legacy transit buses. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
NHTSA ID: 18V770000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 182
Consequence Summary:
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) authorized service facilities will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 35 and 5C-0897.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 31, 2018
(Campaign #: 68-0822)
Driver Side Window Shade may Lower Without Warning
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes, 2018-2019 Berkshire motorhomes and 2018 Charleston motorhomes. The motorized windshield roller shade at the driver's seating position may unroll without warning while driving.
NHTSA ID: 18V768000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 4,790
Consequence Summary:
If the windshield roller shade unrolls while driving, it could block the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fastener to ensure the motor will not allow the shade to roll down during while driving. The recall began November 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7605. Forest River's number for the recall is 68-0822.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 48
October 25, 2018
(Campaign #: 75-0867)
Awning Arm Fasteners May Come Loose
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee Alpha Wolf and 2019 Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers. The awnings may have been mounted with fasteners that are insufficient in length and/or quantity, possibly resulting in the awning arm detaching from the wall.
NHTSA ID: 18V752000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 3,606
Consequence Summary:
If the awning arm detaches, it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will inspect and replace with the correct fastener, free of charge. The recall began November 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 75-0867.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 35.25
October 19, 2018
(Campaign #: 49-0891)
Side Marker Lights in Wrong Location/FMVSS 108
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Primetime Impression fifth wheels, model MPF3000RLS-49. The side marker lights are not located in the correct spot, reducing visibility of the vehicle to other drivers. 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."
NHTSA ID: 18V733000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 26
Consequence Summary:
Reduced visibility of the fifth wheel can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remedy the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 49-0891.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 38.46
October 19, 2018
(Campaign #: 51-0893)
Circuit Board Damage Affecting Lighting Functions
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Coachmen Cross Country, 2017-2019 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Berkshire and Legacy and 2017-2018 Forest River Charleston motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake lights, or turn signals not functioning.
NHTSA ID: 18V737000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,017
Consequence Summary:
Nonfunctioning lights can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
The remedy for this recall is still under development. Owners will be notified and be sent to FCCC authorized service facilities for free repairs. Forest River issued owners an interim notification on November 16, 2018. A second notice will be mailed once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112 or Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-5821. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0893.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
October 15, 2018
(Campaign #: 05-0886)
Knee Impact Area Foam Insufficient/FMVSS 222
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2013-2019 Starcraft Bus Prodigy, 2010-2019 Starcraft Bus Quest, 2019 Starcraft Bus Senator II, Quest XL and StarTrans Bus MFSAB buses, equipped with CE White/HSM SB11-30" series, standard, unbelted, school bus seats, or SB11-30" series school bus seats with lap belts only. The foam in the knee impact area of the lower seat back may not absorb enough impact in the event of a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 222, "School Bus Passenger Seating and Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 18V722000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 872
Consequence Summary:
If the seat foam does not absorb enough impact energy, it can increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will insert an additional piece of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam into the lower seatback area, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3112. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-0886.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 2.29
September 27, 2018
(Campaign #: 10-0863)
Improper Brake Flange Causing Brake Failure
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The brake mounting flanges on the torsion axles may be incorrectly oriented, which can result in premature brake failure.
NHTSA ID: 18V678000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 1,785
Consequence Summary:
Premature brake failure can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axles or hubs, free of charge. The recall began on October 12, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 or Dexter customer service at 1-574-295-7888.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75.74
September 18, 2018
(Campaign #: 51-0852)
Wheelchair Lift may Raise too High
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Elkhart Coach ECII, Glaval Apollo and Sport buses, 2017-2018 Glaval Commute buses, 2012-2018 Glaval Entourage, Titan and Universal, StarCraft Bus Allstar and Starlite buses, 2013-2018 Glaval Legacy, Primetime and Titan II buses, 2015-2016 Allstar XL MVP buses, 2014-2016 StarCraft Prodigy buses, 2014 StarCraft Quest and Starquest buses, 2017 StarCraft Quest buses and 2016 StarCraft Senator II buses. These vehicles are equipped with certain Ricon S-Series and K-Series Titanium Wheel chair Lifts that have a wheelchair lift positioning input cam that may fail while the lift is in use, allowing the platform to travel higher than the vehicle's floor height.
NHTSA ID: 18V640000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 1,525
Consequence Summary:
If the wheelchair lift platform stops above the vehicle floor, the wheelchair user can tip inwards toward the vehicle when exiting the lift, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Ricon dealers will replace the wheelchair lift positioning input cam, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Ricon customer service at 1-800-322-2884. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0852.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 3.15
September 13, 2018
(Campaign #: 500-0856)
Incorrect Axle Shackle may Result in Tire Damage
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River East to West travel trailers, model 27KNS. Incorrect axle shackles may have been installed on these vehicles, allowing the tires to contact the floor or wheel well while moving.
NHTSA ID: 18V628000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 20
Consequence Summary:
If the tires contact a part of the trailer, they may be damaged and fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a taller equalizer to the suspension to add length to the shackle, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664 extension 50008. Forest River's number for this recall is 500-0856.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 5
September 13, 2018
(Campaign #: 40-0853)
Entry Door may Open Unexpectedly
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Berkshire motorhomes. The affected vehicles have entry doors with latch rods that may be improperly adjusted, allowing the door to open while moving.
NHTSA ID: 18V623000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 56
Consequence Summary:
If the door opens while moving it can increase the risk of injury or a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will readjust the door latch rod, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-1368. Forest River's number for this recall is 40-0853.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 37.5
September 13, 2018
(Campaign #: 51-0851)
Missing Bearing Races may cause Hub to Overheat
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Catalina and Apex travel trailers and Forest River Shasta, Wildwood, Salem, Vibe, Sierra, Sandpiper, XLR and Prime Time travel trailers. The axles may be missing inner bearing races on the hubs, which can cause the bearing to burnout or cause the hub to overheat.
NHTSA ID: 18V624000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 935
Consequence Summary:
The missing bearing race may cause premature hub bearing failure, possibly resulting in a separation of the hub from the axle, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the defective hubs with new hubs or replace the axles, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2018. For customer service, Catalina owners may contact Coachmen at 1-574-825-8657, Apex owners should call 1-574-358-0401, Shasta owners: 1-574-825-8717, Wildwood and Salem owners: 1-574-534-3167, Vibe owners: 1-574-296-2084, Sierra and Sandpiper owners: 1-574-534-4574, XLR owners: 1-574-642-0432, Prime Time owners: 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0851.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 46.52
September 13, 2018
(Campaign #: 500-0855)
Carbon Monoxide Detector not Installed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River East to West travel trailers. These vehicles may have been manufactured without a carbon monoxide detector, preventing occupants from being warned if carbon monoxide levels become too high.
NHTSA ID: 18V627000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 130
Consequence Summary:
Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a battery-powered carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664 extension 50008. Forest River's number for this recall is 500-0855.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 51.54
August 21, 2018
(Campaign #: 22/30-0824)
Break-Away Safety Switch may be Improperly Wired
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 18V550000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 5,847
Consequence Summary:
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 17.74
August 17, 2018
(Campaign #: 220/320-0825)
Break-Away Safety Switch may be Improperly Wired
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch was not wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery and cause the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 18V545000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 69
Consequence Summary:
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will correct the break-away safety switch wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen Freedom Express customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 220/320-0825.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 59.42
August 15, 2018
(Campaign #: 48-0833)
Countertop may cause Burns after Oven Use
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Prime Time Tracer and Avenger travel trailers equipped with a Greystone oven. These ovens may be missing a diverter which can cause the countertop to get extremely hot.
NHTSA ID: 18V534000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 22
Consequence Summary:
The hot countertop increases the risk of burn injuries.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a diverter, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2018. Owners may contact Prime Time customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 48-0833.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 18.18
August 13, 2018
(Campaign #: 51-0715)
Awning may Deploy While Moving
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.
NHTSA ID: 18V527000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 2,582
Consequence Summary:
If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 47.64
July 30, 2018
(Campaign #: 17D-0805)
LP Bottle Ring Brackets may Break
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup recreational trailers, models CKTR15SW-D, CKTR16BHS-D, CKTR16FQ-D, CKTR18RJB-D and CKTR18TO-D. These trailers have single propane bottle brackets with two mounting legs that may break at the mounting point.
NHTSA ID: 18V500000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 156
Consequence Summary:
If the LP bracket ring bracket breaks, the propane cylinder may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP bottle ring bracket, free of charge. The recall began August 17, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17D-0805.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 31.41
July 26, 2018
(Campaign #: 48-0801)
Incorrect Axle Capacity on Federal Placard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Prime Time Crusader fifth-wheel recreational trailers, model CSF315RST. The Federal Placard on these vehicles indicate that the axles have a weight capacity of 6,000lbs, however, their actual capacity is 5,100lbs.
NHTSA ID: 18V490000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect Federal Placard may result in the axles being overloaded, causing a loss of control, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and will provide replacement Federal Placards, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 48-0801.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 25, 2018
(Campaign #: 35-0751)
Seat Belt Assembly Mounting Washers May Crack
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Glaval Apollo, Commute, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Titan II, Titan II Low Floor, and Universal transit buses. A washer used in mounting the passenger's seat belt assembly may break, allowing the seat-belt to separate from the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 18V481000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 707
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt end does not remain secured to the vehicle, the occupant will not be restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt mounting washers, free of charge. The recall began on August 20, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0751. Note: This recall supersedes 18V376.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 3.68
July 18, 2018
(Campaign #: 10-0786)
Inner Wheel Bearing may Seize
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers. The inner wheel bearings may seize, which can cause the trailer wheels to lock-up.
NHTSA ID: 18V475000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 164
Consequence Summary:
If a wheel locks up, there would be an increased the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the inner wheel bearings, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-4053. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-0786.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.9
July 13, 2018
(Campaign #: 400-0783)
Incorrect Weight on Federal Placard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Palomino hardside truck campers. The Federal Placard incorrectly states the dry weight as 1,591lbs, when the correct dry weight is 2,405lbs. This error may result in the vehicle being overloaded.
NHTSA ID: 18V468000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 38
Consequence Summary:
An overloaded vehicle may have reduced handling performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Placard with a corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began on July 23, 2018. Owners may contact Palomino customer service at 1-269-432-3246. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-0783.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
July 3, 2018
(Campaign #: 51-0781)
Liquid may Leak into Power Window Switch
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Forest River Forester, 2014-2016 Forest River Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun, 2014 Coachmen Concord, and 2014-2017 Coachmen Freelander vehicles, built on Chevrolet chassis and equipped with power windows. Liquid may leak into the driver's power window switch and cause corrosion, resulting in high electrical resistance.
NHTSA ID: 18V444000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 53
Consequence Summary:
High electrical resistance can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and Chevrolet dealers will replace the driver side window switch, free of charge. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-630-2438, Forest River Forester and Sunseeker at 1-574-206-7600, Coachmen Concord, Freelander, and Leprechaun customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0781.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 27, 2018
(Campaign #: 44-0762)
Outside Shower Cover Covers Water Heater Exhaust
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Wildwood, and 2016-2019 Forest River Salem recreational trailers. The outside auxiliary shower faucet cover may cover the water heater exhaust panel when opened.
NHTSA ID: 18V436000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 326
Consequence Summary:
The covered water heater exhaust panel could increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a replacement outside shower, free of charge. The recall began on July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 44-0762.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 18.71
June 25, 2018
(Campaign #: 69-0764)
Break-Away Safety Switch Improperly Wired
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may have been improperly wired such that it is not connected to a constant power source, thereby possibly preventing the trailer brakes from automatically applying if the trailer were to separate from the tow vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 18V428000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 110
Consequence Summary:
If the trailer does not brake when it becomes detached from the tow vehicle, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on July 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-0764.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 40
June 19, 2018
(Campaign #: 48-0755)
Flame on Stove May be Inverted
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Prime Time recreational trailers. The stove is not isolated from the furnace return air, which potentially causes an inverted flame on the cooktop.
NHTSA ID: 18V413000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 435
Consequence Summary:
The inverted stove top flame can cause the propane supply line to fail, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a panel to separate the stove top from the furnace return air feed, free of charge. The recall began July 18, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-3001. Forest River's number for this recall is 48-0755.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 45.75
June 19, 2018
(Campaign #: 48-0756)
Incorrect PSI on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River Prime Time recreational trailers. The Federal Placard incorrectly states that the tire pressure should be 65PSI when the correct tire pressure is 80PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
NHTSA ID: 18V414000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 301
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect tire information may cause the operator to underinflate the tire, leading to premature tire wear and increasing 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 July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 48-0756.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 8, 2018
(Campaign #: 72-0753)
Incorrect Axle Equalizer may Cause Axle Contact
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. These vehicles are equipped with an axle equalizer that can allow the axle to contact the chassis.
NHTSA ID: 18V386000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 152
Consequence Summary:
If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle equalizer kit with a taller equalizer kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-0753.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.21
June 7, 2018
(Campaign #: 35-0751)
Seat Belt Assembly Mounting Washers May Crack
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Glaval Apollo, Commute, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Titan II, Titan II Low Floor, and Universal transit buses. A washer used in mounting the driver's seat belt assembly may break, allowing the seat-belt to separate from the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 18V376000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 704
Consequence Summary:
If the seat belt end does not remain secured to the vehicle, the occupant will not be restrained in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the seat belt mounting washers, free of charge. The recall began on July 2, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0751.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 1, 2018
(Campaign #: 51-0752)
Insufficient U-Bolt Torque Causing Axle Separation
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Rockport, Elkhart Coach ECE4 and Glaval Bus Commute, and 2018-2019 Starcraft Bus Allstar, Allstar MVP, Senator II and Senator II MVP transit buses. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
NHTSA ID: 18V366000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 144
Consequence Summary:
The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the U-bolt, replacing or tightening the U-bolt as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Rockport customer service at 1-888-711-1600, Glaval customer service at 1-800-445-2825, Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440, and Elkhart customer service at 1-866- 478-7652. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0752.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 38.19
June 1, 2018
(Campaign #: 22-0750)
Tires of the Incorrect Load Range Installed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildcat recreational trailers. These trailers were equipped with Load Range D tires instead of Load Range E tires.
NHTSA ID: 18V361000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 31
Consequence Summary:
Using the trailer with underrated tires could result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the five tires and rims, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-0750.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 61.29
June 1, 2018
(Campaign #: 105-0749)
Improperly Torqued Differential U-Bolts
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Forester and Sunseeker and Coachmen Leprechaun and Freelander motorhomes. The U-Bolts that secure the rear differential may not have been properly tightened, causing them to loosen over time and allowing the rear axles to shift.
NHTSA ID: 18V357000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 471
Consequence Summary:
Loose rear axle assemblies can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the U-Bolts and properly tighten or replace the U-Bolts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 6, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service for Sunseeker and Forester vehicles at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen customer service for Freelander and Leprechaun vehicles at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 105-0749.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 81.32
May 30, 2018
(Campaign #: 110-0738)
LP Gas Bottle may Detach While Moving
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral, Chaparral Lite and Brookstone, and Shasta Phoenix recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) gas bottle ring on these trailers may not have a deep enough pierce punch to bind the metal strap, possibly resulting in the LP bottle detaching.
NHTSA ID: 18V354000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 237
Consequence Summary:
If the LP bottle detaches while moving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install new LP bottle rings, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8360. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-0738.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.81
May 23, 2018
(Campaign #: 73-0727)
Missing Intermediate Side Marker Lights/FMVSS 108
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Forest River Vengeance Rouge recreational trailers, models VGT25V-73 and VGT25V-73-W. These vehicles may be missing side marker lights in the middle of each side, reducing the visibility of the trailers to other drivers. 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."
NHTSA ID: 18V333000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 265
Consequence Summary:
The reduced visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install the missing amber side marker lights, free of charge. The recall began June 7, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 73-0727.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 29.81
May 21, 2018
(Campaign #: 121-0734)
Incorrect Tire PSI on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Viking recreational trailers, models T17BHS and T17FQS. The Federal Placard states that the tires have an inflation pressure of 65 PSI, when the tires actually require 75 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
NHTSA ID: 18V334000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 23
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect Placard could cause the operator to underinflate the tires, possibly causing tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners and provided a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began May 31, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-8281. Forest River's number for this recall is 121-0734.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 4, 2018
(Campaign #: 37-0719)
Missing Air Cycling Fan on Refrigerator
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers, model SVT241RBLE. The refrigerator in the slide room may not have an air cycling fan to cool the refrigerator parts, which can cause the refrigerator to overheat.
NHTSA ID: 18V296000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 29
Consequence Summary:
If the refrigerator overheats, the cooling tubes may fail, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a cooling fan assembly, free of charge. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-0719.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.07
April 27, 2018
(Campaign #: 61-0704)
Incorrect GVWR/CCC on Federal Placard/Part 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Prime Time recreational trailers, model WCF35MB. The Federal Placard states an incorrect Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) which incorrectly calculated an incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) to indicate a negative CCC in pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 18V270000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect information may cause the operator to exceed the CCC and GVWR of the vehicle, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners and provided Federal Placards with corrected information, free of charge. The recall began on May 3, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-2589. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-0704.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 27, 2018
(Campaign #: 3505-0713)
Shifter position may incorrectly indicate 'Park'
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Glaval Bus Concorde II and Starcraft Bus XLT transit buses. The gear shift cable clip may not be properly seated, allowing the transmission to be in a different gear than indicated by the gear shift lever position.
NHTSA ID: 18V269000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
If the gear shift cable clip becomes unseated or dislodged, the gear shift lever position may indicate that the transmission is in 'Park' when it may be in a different gear. Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied before the vehicle is exited, the vehicle may roll. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the shift cable locking clip and properly seat it, if necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Glaval customer service at 1-800-445-2825, Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Ford customer service at 1-866-906-9811. Forest River's number for this recall is 3505-0713.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 19, 2018
(Campaign #: 220-0691)
Cooktop LP Hose Quick Disconnect Missing
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Coachmen Spirit recreational trailers, models SBT2963BH and SBT2342BH. The outdoor cooktop may have been installed without an liquid propane (LP) quick disconnect.
NHTSA ID: 18V249000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 68
Consequence Summary:
If the cooktop does not have an LP hose quick disconnect feature and the cooktop is placed into the vehicle while still connected to the LP supply and with the LP hose in the ON position, users may be exposed to Carbon Monoxide. Additionally, the escaping propane gas may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the LP supply line and relocate it with a quick disconnect LP fitting, free of charge. The recall began on June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-0691.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 26.47
April 16, 2018
(Campaign #: 225-0699)
Incorrect Rear Axle GAWR on Federal Placard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Coachment Crossfit vehicles. The Federal Placards on these vehicles incorrectly list a rear axle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) that exceeds the GAWR assigned by the chassis manufacturer.
NHTSA ID: 18V233000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 201
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect GAWR may cause the operator to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners and provided a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8590. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-0699.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 12, 2018
(Campaign #: 22-0693)
Incorrect Tire Pressure Label/FMVSS 110/Part 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Salem recreational trailers, model SMT282QBXL-OR. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may incorrectly state the tire pressure as 54 PSI, however, the correct tire pressure is 65 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." These vehicles also fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 18V232000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 24
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect tire pressure information can cause the operator to under inflate the tires, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners and provided a tire placard with the correct tire pressure information, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest River's number for this recall is 22-0693.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 12, 2018
(Campaign #: 68-0700)
Entry Door May Open While Moving
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River FR3 and Georgetown recreational vehicles. The entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving.
NHTSA ID: 18V234000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 597
Consequence Summary:
If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install shims between the entry door frame and the wall frame, two additional screws will be added through the entry door frame to secure the door frame to the sidewall frame and will verify that the entry door latch pawl is properly contacting the striker bolt, if required the dealer will adjust the striker bolt, at no charge to the owner. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0700.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 71.19
April 6, 2018
(Campaign #: 47-0698)
Incorrect Information on Label/FMVSS 110, Part 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers, model ORSVT247BHDS. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly indicate a tire size of ST225/75R15D needing 65 PSI and a rim designation of 15X6.0JJ, however, the vehicle is actually equipped with ST205/75R14C tires needing 50 PSI and a rim designation of 14X5.5JJ. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 18V222000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
If the operator goes by the incorrect information on the Federal Placard they can over inflate the tires and cause premature tire wear, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners and provided a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 47-0698.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 21, 2018
(Campaign #: 51-0687)
Refrigerator may Leak Propane
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee recreational trailers, models CCKT16BF, CCKT16BHS, CCKT16FQ, CCKT16GR, CCKT16GRH, CCKT17RP and CCKT18TO. These vehicles are equipped with Norcold N306 mini refrigerators that may have a loose or missing propane gas valve test port screw, allowing propane to leak out when the refrigerator is used in 'gas' mode.
NHTSA ID: 18V186000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 448
Consequence Summary:
A propane leak increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Norcold dealers will install and tighten the gas valve port screw, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 19, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100, or Norcold customer service at 1-800-543-1219. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0687.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 33.48
March 21, 2018
(Campaign #: 3747-0667)
Refrigerator may be Missing Cooling fan
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Surveyor recreational trailers, models SVT248BHLE and SVT248BHLE-OR. The refrigerator in the slideroom may have been installed without an air cycling fan to cool the refrigerator parts, which can cause the refrigerator cooling tubes to fail.
NHTSA ID: 18V185000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 80
Consequence Summary:
If the refrigerator overheats, the cooling tubes may fail, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a fan assembly, free of charge. The recall began on April 9, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-573-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 3747-0667.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75
March 19, 2018
(Campaign #: 51-0665)
Power Steering Fluid Leak or Electrical Arcing
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Forest River Berkshire, 2012-2017 Forest River Charleston, 2013-2015 Coachmen Cross Country and Pathfinder, and 2014-2015 Glaval Synergy motorhomes built on Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) chassis. The power steering hose on the affected vehicles may be routed incorrectly, and, as a result, the hose may rub against the power stud on the starter motor, possibly causing electrical arcing and a power steering fluid leak.
NHTSA ID: 18V179000
Component: STEERING
# of Units Affected: 416
Consequence Summary:
Electrical arcing in the presence of leaking power steering fluid can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Freightliner dealers will reroute the power steering hose to provide proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, Forest River customer service at 1-574-295-2117, Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-8212, or Glaval customer service at 1-574-343-5167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0665.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 19, 2018
(Campaign #: 77-0662)
Spare Tire Mount Failure
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 No Boundaries recreational trailers, models NBT10.5 and NBT10.6. The spare tire mount may not be strong enough and the spare tire may detach from the trailer.
NHTSA ID: 18V180000
Component: TIRES
# of Units Affected: 71
Consequence Summary:
If the spare tire detaches from the vehicle, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire mount, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-1612. Forest River's number for this recall is 77-0662.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.75
March 9, 2018
(Campaign #: 19-0661)
Incorrect Information on Label/FMVSS 110 Part 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Stealth Evo recreational trailers, model SJT2850-CA. The Federal Placard on these vehicles indicate a tire size of ST205/75R15 Load Range E, when the tires installed on the vehicle are ST225/75R15 Load Range E. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 18V162000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 28
Consequence Summary:
If the placard indicates the wrong tire information, the owner could install incorrect replacement tires, resulting in premature tire wear or failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected federal placard with correct tire and rim information, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 19-0661.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 28, 2018
(Campaign #: 35-0649)
No Hazard Lights when Key is Off/FMVSS 108
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Glaval Bus Commute transit buses built on a 2018 Ford Transit van chassis. The hazard lights on these vehicles may not illuminate or flash when the ignition is turned off. 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."
NHTSA ID: 18V136000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 65
Consequence Summary:
If the hazard lights do not function when the ignition is off, the stopped vehicle may have reduced visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will wire the hazard warning signal flashers into their programmable relay power centers, free of charge. The recall began on March 2, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5111. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0649.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
February 23, 2018
(Campaign #: 45-0645)
Insufficient Safety Chains Installed
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Forest River XLR Toyhauler recreational trailers, models XLT25KW, XLT25KW-W, XLT28KW and XLT28KW-W. The safety chains on these vehicles do not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the trailer.
NHTSA ID: 18V134000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 157
Consequence Summary:
If the trailer becomes uncoupled, the existing safety chains may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with chains that exceed the vehicle's GVWR, free of charge. The recall began on March 13, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0645.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 42.68
February 21, 2018
(Campaign #: 225-0647)
Water may Enter the Trailer Tow Module
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Crossfit vehicles, models CFB22CF, CFB22CFEB and CFB22DF, built on Ford Transit chassis equipped with a trailer tow module. Water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
NHTSA ID: 18V128000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 10
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. Turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and Ford or Lincoln dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. The recall began on February 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8590 or Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-0647.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
January 30, 2018
(Campaign #: 68-0623)
Wiring Gauge Insufficient for Amp Draw
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Georgetown recreational vehicles, models GTA36D7 and GTA34P7. These vehicles have 18 gauge wires connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker.
NHTSA ID: 18V080000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
18 gauge wires cannot handle the potential amp draw, possibly resulting in the wires melting and increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will connect the 18 gauge wiring to an additional circuit breaker that will be installed, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0623.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
January 30, 2018
(Campaign #: 15-0626)
Missing Secondary Egress Window
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Cardinal recreational trailers, models CAF3045RLLE, CAF304SR, CAF322DS and CAF392RD. These vehicles were manufactured without an emergency exit window in the rear wall of the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 18V081000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 53
Consequence Summary:
Without a secondary means of escape from the vehicle, a person may be trapped inside the vehicle during an emergency, which could increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-0626.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 49.06
January 25, 2018
(Campaign #: 400-0612)
Liquid Propane Bottle May Detach from Trailer
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Palomino PaloMini recreational trailers. The mounting bracket for the single liquid propane (LP) bottle may break allowing the LP bottle to detach from the vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 18V067000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 253
Consequence Summary:
If the LP bottle detaches from the vehicle, there is an increased risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new LP bottle ring, free of charge. The recall began on March 1, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-432-3246. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-0612.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 49.8
January 22, 2018
(Campaign #: 75-0613)
Side Marker Light and Reflector/FMVSS 108
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Cherokee recreational trailers. The amber side marker lights are not located as far to the front as feasible on the vehicle. Additionally, the vehicles may also be missing the intermediate side reflex reflectors located at, or near, the midpoint of the vehicle. 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."
NHTSA ID: 18V066000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 75
Consequence Summary:
If the marker lights are in the wrong location or if the reflectors are missing, it can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install amber side marker lights as far forward as feasible, and mount side marker reflectors, free of charge. The recall began on February 16, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 75-0613.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 52
January 12, 2018
(Campaign #: 51-0610)
Power Tongue Jack may Operate Unintentionally
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff, and Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers and 2017-2018 Palomino and XLR ToyHauler and Coachmen Viking recreational trailers equipped with a Smart-Jack model power tongue jack. The laminated plastic touch pad on the jack may crack or separate allowing water to enter, potentially causing the jack to operate unintentionally.
NHTSA ID: 18V051000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 1,349
Consequence Summary:
If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; Viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; Palomino owners can call 1-269-432-3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 56.49
January 11, 2018
(Campaign #: 17A-0609)
Wire may Overheat due to Wrong Panel Connection
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Forest River Cherokee travel trailers. On the affected trailers, a 14 gauge and a 12 gauge neutral wire for the 110V Air Conditioning were connected to the same lug in the 120V panel neutral bus bar.
NHTSA ID: 18V034000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 223
Consequence Summary:
If both wires were connected to same lug, the smaller wire may overheat and fail due to trying to handle a higher load, thereby increasing the risk of an electrical fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the subject wire to another 14 gauge terminal, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17A-0609.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 41.7
January 3, 2018
(Campaign #: 35-0608)
Improperly Torqued Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Glaval Legacy transit buses.The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may not been properly tightened, potentially resulting in the caliper detaching.
NHTSA ID: 18V003000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
The calipers can detach resulting in a deduction in braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on February 8, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5167, or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Forest River's number for this recall is 35-0608.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
January 2, 2018
(Campaign #: 37-0604)
Incorrect Circuit Breaker Rating May Cause Fire
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Surveyor recreational trailers, models SVT266RLDS, SVT285IKDS, SVT285IKLE, SVT323BHLE, SVT33KRETS, SVT33KRLOK and SVT33KRLTS. These vehicles were built with a circuit breaker that allows more current that the wiring can handle.
NHTSA ID: 18V002000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 152
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect circuit breaker can cause the wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a circuit breaker with the correct load rating, free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119, extension 205. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-0604.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 53.95
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