Forest River, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2019
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 50 safety recalls made by Forest River, Inc. in 2019. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 23, 2019
(Campaign #: 51-1121)
Engine Cooling Fan May Seize and Cause Fire
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Dynamax Rev and Coachmen Orion motorhomes built on Ram ProMaster chassis equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.
NHTSA ID: 19V919000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. This recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1121 and Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
December 18, 2019
(Campaign #: 55-1030)
Slide-Room may Extend Unexpectedly
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Dynamax Isata motorhomes. The slim-rack slide out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, extending or retracting the slide room unexpectedly.
NHTSA ID: 19V902000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 941
Consequence Summary:
If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury or a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism, free of charge. The recall began January 24, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-1030.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.81
December 13, 2019
(Campaign #: 68-1119)
Hitch Bolts Insufficiently Tightened
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The trailer hitch bolts may not have been properly tightened, which can allow cause the hitch to detach from the chassis.
NHTSA ID: 19V891000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 194
Consequence Summary:
If the motorhome is towing a trailer or vehicle, the hitch detaching from the motorhome can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will properly torque the bolts, free of charge. The recall began January 7, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1119.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 86.6
November 26, 2019
(Campaign #: 79-1117)
Incorrect Size Axle, Rim/Tire Combination
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 XLR Boost trailers, model XLT18RLE. An undersized axle, tire, and rim combination were installed, possibly resulting in the trailer being overloaded.
NHTSA ID: 19V848000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 5
Consequence Summary:
An overloaded trailer can have axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install properly sized axles and tire/wheel combinations, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1117.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 25, 2019
(Campaign #: 64-1114)
Vehicle GVWR Exceeds GVWR Hitch Coupler
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Cascade and Cherokee travel trailers. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of the vehicle exceeds the GVWR of the trailer hitch coupler, potentially resulting in the coupler failing and the trailer detaching.
NHTSA ID: 19V844000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 328
Consequence Summary:
A trailer that detaches from the tow vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will replace the coupler, free of charge. The recall began February 17, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100 or 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-1114.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 46.95
November 19, 2019
(Campaign #: 10C-1116)
Tire may Contact Outrigger
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Rockwood RLF8298KS and Flagstaff FLF8529RLS recreational trailers. Due to improper tire clearance, the tire may contact the steel chassis outrigger, possibly resulting in tire failure.
NHTSA ID: 19V827000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 9
Consequence Summary:
Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new outrigger to achieve the proper tire clearance, and damaged tires will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8954. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1116.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 88.89
November 18, 2019
(Campaign #: 05-1115)
Roof Hatch External Handle May Break/FMVSS 217
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Glaval Bus Apollo, Commute, Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Titan, Titan II Low Floor, and Universal shuttle buses equipped with Safe Fleet Prolo Roof Escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
NHTSA ID: 19V824000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 356
Consequence Summary:
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-748-3440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1115.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 28.09
November 1, 2019
(Campaign #: 76-1109)
Refrigerator Power Connected Improperly to Breaker
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee Alpha Wolf Travel Trailers. The wire supplying the 12V power for the refrigerator may have been connected incorrectly to the circuit breaker.
NHTSA ID: 19V785000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 154
Consequence Summary:
The incorrectly connected wire may not have overcurrent protection, allowing the wire to melt, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will correct the wiring, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 76-1109.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.18
October 28, 2019
(Campaign #: 500-1112)
Overhead Bunk Fasteners may be Improperly Secured
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 East to West Delta Terra (model 312BH) and East to West Silver Lake (model 31KBH) recreational trailers. The overhead bunk fasteners may not be properly secured to the backer board of the bunk.
NHTSA ID: 19V774000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 27
Consequence Summary:
If the fasteners are not properly secured, the bunk may fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will properly secure the bunk to the backer, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 500-1112.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.07
October 25, 2019
(Campaign #: 37-1108)
Refrigerator Fuse may be Incorrect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Surveyor trailers, model SVT33KFKDS. A fuse of the incorrect amperage was installed for the 12V refrigerator, potentially allowing the wiring to overheat.
NHTSA ID: 19V772000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
If the wiring overheats, an electrical short can occur, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect fuse with one of the correct amperage, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 37-1108.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.42
October 23, 2019
(Campaign #: 67A-1107)
Cooktop LP Gas Line May Melt and Cause Fire
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 EVO, Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The trailer cooktops were installed with a rubber liquid propane (LP) gas line instead of a copper one.
NHTSA ID: 19V754000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 41
Consequence Summary:
The rubber hose may melt, allowing gas to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rubber LP gas line with a copper gas line, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1107.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 58.54
October 18, 2019
(Campaign #: 55-1105)
Stabilizer Bracket May Break
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Dynamax DX3 and Force motorhomes. The front axle stabilizer bracket may not properly mount to the axle, and may break as a result.
NHTSA ID: 19V747000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 14
Consequence Summary:
If the stabilizer bracket breaks, a sudden loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and a Detroit Diesel dealer will perform the recall remedy. The stabilizer brackets and I-beams will be inspected and spacers and replacement stabilizer brackets will be installed, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or find a Detroit Diesel location at www.detroitdiesel.com/locations/default.aspx. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-1105.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 7.14
October 16, 2019
(Campaign #: 51-1084)
Delay In Seatbelt-Unfastened Telltale/FMVSS 208
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Sunseeker SSC2250SLEC, Freelander FLC26RSC, and Leprechaun LPC240FSC vehicles. The seatbelt-unfastened warning light will not illuminate for approximately five seconds after the ignition is moved to the "on" or "start" position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
NHTSA ID: 19V736000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 364
Consequence Summary:
Without the seatbelt warning reminder, the driver may forget to fasten the seatbelt, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and GM dealers will reprogram the instrument panel, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2019. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782 or Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1084.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
October 11, 2019
(Campaign #: 53-1100)
Axle may Contact Chassis
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Shasta Oasis SST30QB and SST31OK trailers. The trailers may have been built with an incorrect length axle hanger, allowing the axle to contact the chassis while moving.
NHTSA ID: 19V727000
Component: SUSPENSION
# of Units Affected: 44
Consequence Summary:
If the axle hanger contacts the chassis, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers, free of charge. The recall began November 1, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-528-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-1100.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.45
September 20, 2019
(Campaign #: 17D-1089)
Distribution Panel Wiring Can Cause Fire
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Cherokee trailers, models CKT16BF-D, CKT16BFH-D, CKT16GR-D and CKT16GRH-D. The protective paneling may not have been installed around the distribution panel, allowing the distribution panel wiring to be exposed in a storage compartment, which can lead to damage to the panel and wiring.
NHTSA ID: 19V668000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 53
Consequence Summary:
Damaged distribution panel wiring can increase the risk of electrical shock or fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a divider in the storage compartment to ensure the distribution panel wiring is protected, free of charge. The recall began October 9, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17D-1089.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 54.72
September 20, 2019
(Campaign #: 62-1085)
Pin Box May Contact Junction Box and cause Fire
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Sabre trailers, models SRF261RK-C, SRF270RL-C and SRF301BH-C. The rotating pin box may come into contact with the 7-way junction box/wiring and cause an electrical short circuit.
NHTSA ID: 19V669000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 78
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or cause unexpected brake failure, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the 7-way and junction box to a location that allows movement when the pin box is pivoting, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 62-1085.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 70.51
August 30, 2019
(Campaign #: 205-1079)
Upper Bunk May Collapse
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Catalina Travel Trailers. The fasteners securing the upper sleeping bunks may be too short, which can allow the bunk to fall.
NHTSA ID: 19V639000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 41
Consequence Summary:
If the upper bunk collapses with an occupant in the top or bottom bunk it can increase risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners to secure the bunk, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 205-1079.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 63.41
August 16, 2019
(Campaign #: 29-1074)
Storage Rack Beams may Fail
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockport box vans and service bodies, equipped with Uline Bulk Storage racks. Due to improper welding, the bulk storage beams may fail when loaded.
NHTSA ID: 19V604000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 51
Consequence Summary:
If the beams fail, components may fall off and strike occupants, increasing risk the risk of an injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install replacement beams that were correctly welded, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 29, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599 or Uline customer service at 1-800-295-5510 or email at customerservice@uline.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 29-1074.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
August 9, 2019
(Campaign #: 410-1071)
Rear Ladder May Block Egress Window
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Columbus Fifthwheel Trailers. The rear ladder blocks the egress window on the rear wall, preventing the use of the window.
NHTSA ID: 19V583000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 39
Consequence Summary:
In the event of an emergency, occupants may not be able to exit the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install an egress window, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-1071.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.36
August 2, 2019
(Campaign #: 51-1065)
Incorrect Bolt Lengths for Rotating Pin Box
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Flagstaff and Cherokee Arctic Wolf recreational trailers equipped with MORyde Orbital or You Turn Rubber Pin Box Wedge Kits. The pin boxes may have been equipped with bolts 1-3/4" in length when they should be equipped with 2" long bolts.
NHTSA ID: 19V570000
Component: TRAILER HITCHES
# of Units Affected: 1,809
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect bolts may allow the rotating pin box to rotate in two places, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact MORyde customer service at 1-574-293-1581 or Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8954 (Flagstaff) or 1-260-499-2100 (Cherokee). Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1065.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 31.45
July 26, 2019
(Campaign #: 05-1060)
Roof Hatch External Handle May Break
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Starcraft Allstar, Allstar XL, and Starlite vehicles equipped with Safe Fleet Prolo Roof Escape hatches. Due to a manufacturing issue, the roof hatch external handle may unexpectedly break under reasonable use.
NHTSA ID: 19V555000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 43
Consequence Summary:
If the roof hatch external handle breaks, in the event of an emergency, the hatch cannot be easily opened from outside the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hatch, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-748-3440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1060.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 0
July 24, 2019
(Campaign #: 05-1061)
Driver Seat Belt Bolts Insufficiently Torqued
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Glaval Concorde II, Entourage, Legacy, Primetime, Universal, Commute, Startrans Candidate II, P/S2, Senator II, Senator II HD, Senator II MPV, and MFSAB buses. The driver's upper seat belt restraint and bottom retractor anchor bolts may not have been fully tightened during manufacturing, and, as a result, the bolts may loosen.
NHTSA ID: 19V542000
Component: SEAT BELTS
# of Units Affected: 951
Consequence Summary:
If the bolts loosen, the seat belt assembly may fail to restrain the occupant in the event of a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the tightness of the affected bolts, free of charge. The recall began August 27, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1061.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 37.33
July 1, 2019
(Campaign #: 65-1046)
Improperly Installed Trailer Brake Controller
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockport work trucks equipped with an optional trailer brake controller. The brake controller may have been wired improperly, which may prevent the brake controller from activating the trailer brakes when the vehicle's brakes are applied.
NHTSA ID: 19V505000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 63
Consequence Summary:
Without the trailer brakes assisting, stopping distances may be lengthened, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake controller, free of charge. The recall began July 23, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2392. Forest River's number for this recall is 65-1046.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 17.46
June 21, 2019
(Campaign #: 68-0991)
Slide-Room may Extend Unexpectedly
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Georgetown and FR3 motorhomes. The slim-rack slide out mechanisms may activate unintentionally, moving the slide room in or out unexpectedly.
NHTSA ID: 19V481000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 688
Consequence Summary:
If the slide-room extends or retracts unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new controller and switch for the slideout mechanism, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0991.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 83.58
June 21, 2019
(Campaign #: 31-1036)
Unprotected 12V and 110V Generator Wiring Cables
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Work and Play fifthwheel (WPF33W17) trailers. The 12V and 110V cables for an optional generator may not be isolated from objects stored in the generator compartment, which can result in an electrical short.
NHTSA ID: 19V482000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 6
Consequence Summary:
An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will isolate the wires in the generator compartment so that they can't short, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6302. Forest River's number for this recall is 31-1036.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.67
June 21, 2019
(Campaign #: 110-1035)
Outside Kitchen not GFCI Protected
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2020 Coachmen Chapparal, Chapparal Lite, Chapparal X-Lite and Shasta Phoenix recreational trailers. The outside kitchen may be equipped with a standard outlet receptacle and not a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected outlet.
NHTSA ID: 19V476000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,114
Consequence Summary:
If the outside kitchen receptacles are not GFCI protected, occupants may be electrically shocked, increasing the risk of injury or death.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace a standard 110V outlet in the exterior kitchen with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) one. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8360. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-1035.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 29.75
June 17, 2019
(Campaign #: 78-1032)
Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Berkshire Coach Ultra UL1912 and UL1913 motorhomes. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage.
NHTSA ID: 19V454000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
When the heater is plugged in, prolonged corrosion could cause a resistive short, increasing the risk of overheated or melted wiring which can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Ford dealers will disable the vehicle's engine block heater cable, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Forest River's number for this recall is 78-1032.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
June 14, 2019
(Campaign #: 64-1033)
Incorrect Federal Placard Information
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Cherokee trailers, model CKT294BH. The Federal Placard states incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) information, which may result in the trailer being overloaded.
NHTSA ID: 19V453000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 70
Consequence Summary:
An operator may rely on the incorrect Placard information and overload the trailer causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, providing replacement placards that contain accurate Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and Cargo Carrying Capacity information, free of charge. The recall began June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-995-3447. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-1033.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
June 7, 2019
(Campaign #: 05-1029)
Missing Egress Windows
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Glaval Universal transit buses, models US50225, US50225C, US50226, US50226C, and US80227C. The buses are missing one egress window on the curbside and roadside of the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 217, "Bus Emergency Exits and Window Retention and Release."
NHTSA ID: 19V427000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 46
Consequence Summary:
In the event of an emergency necessitating escape from the vehicle, the lack of egress windows may trap occupants inside, increasing their risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install one additional egress window on each the curbside and roadside of the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on June 24, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1029.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 95.65
May 24, 2019
(Campaign #: 53-0995)
Road Debris may Damage LP Gas Line
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Shasta Revere SHT32FE recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) gas line may have been improperly installed through the wheel-well, allowing the gas line to be damaged by road debris kicked up by the tires.
NHTSA ID: 19V394000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 37
Consequence Summary:
A damaged LP gas line may leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will re-reroute the LP gas line so that road debris cannot damage it, free of charge. The recall began June 19, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-0995.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 10.81
May 24, 2019
(Campaign #: 05-1021)
Fuel Heater May Overheat and Cause Fire
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Starcraft All Star XL vehicles equipped with diesel engines with fuel module option number FS90301 or FS90453. The electric fuel heater within the fuel module may overheat and cause plastic in the fuel heater to melt and potentially catch fire. It may also lead to engine stalling.
NHTSA ID: 19V395000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
# of Units Affected: 2
Consequence Summary:
A fire increases the risk of injury. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse to a 30A fuse, reverse the polarity of the wiring to the fuel heater, install a new fuel heater, and add a white dot on the fuel heater connector, free of charge.. The recall began August 28, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Forest River's number for this recall is 05-1021.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
May 10, 2019
(Campaign #: 80-1011)
Wire can Draw Excessive Current and Melt
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 R. Pod travel trailers. The wire for the refrigerator's spark igniter may have been connected to a breaker that permits a current higher than the wire can handle.
NHTSA ID: 19V356000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 1,346
Consequence Summary:
Without the proper circuit breaker protection, the wire can melt, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will move the wire from the 30 AMP circuit to the designated 15 AMP circuit, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 80-1011.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.44
May 10, 2019
(Campaign #: 17A-1012)
Incorrect Federal Placard Information
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Cherokee ACKT39CL and ACKT39RL travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have incorrect axle rating, cargo carrying capacity, and tire/wheel combination information.
NHTSA ID: 19V355000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 3
Consequence Summary:
Due to the incorrect Federal Placard, an operator may overload the vehicle, which may decrease vehicle stability and increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that contain the accurate information, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 17A-1012.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 30, 2019
(Campaign #: 225-1003)
Undersized Wiring on Unprotected Circuit
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Coachmen Beyond, Crossfit and Galleria motorhomes equipped with ProAir air conditioning systems. The wiring for ProAir system may be undersized for the potential load. Additionally, the circuit was not fuse or breaker protected.
NHTSA ID: 19V336000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 100
Consequence Summary:
The undersized wiring on the unprotected circuit may be overloaded and melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the wiring and install a circuit breaker, free of charge. The recall began May 20, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8590. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1003.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75
April 19, 2019
(Campaign #: 10C-1001)
Front A/C Wiring may Chafe
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The wiring for the front bedroom air conditioning may have been improperly installed and may come in contact with the heat strip in the air conditioner.
NHTSA ID: 19V317000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 10
Consequence Summary:
If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the air conditioner wiring harness away from the heat strip, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1001.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 40
April 12, 2019
(Campaign #: 55-0992)
Loss of Braking due to Brake Hose Corrosion
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Dynamax Isata motorhomes built on a RAM cab chassis. The primary and secondary brake hoses located between the brake master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the ferrules.
NHTSA ID: 19V294000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
# of Units Affected: 14
Consequence Summary:
If the ferrules corrode, the brake fluid may leak and cause a loss of braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and FCA US dealers will inspect the brake hoses and replace them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Forest River at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-0992.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
April 11, 2019
(Campaign #: 55-0993)
Vehicle May Rollaway
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Dynamax Isata vehicles built on a RAM chassis and equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
NHTSA ID: 19V295000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 16
Consequence Summary:
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 or Forest River at 1-574-262-3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-0993.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 29, 2019
(Campaign #: 29-0987)
Vehicles May Lack Inline Fuse
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Rockport work trucks. The inline fuse that protects the cargo and compartment lights circuit may not have been installed during production.
NHTSA ID: 19V258000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 146
Consequence Summary:
Without inline fuse protection, excess current cause the wiring to melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install an inline fuse, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-522-7599. Forest River's number for this recall is 29-0987.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 4.11
March 14, 2019
(Campaign #: 51-0980)
Back Up Camera May Display Image in Reverse
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Orion Class C, Freelander Class C, and Leprechaun Class C motorhomes, Rockport work trucks, and Berkshire Ultra Coach, and StarCraft shuttle buses, equipped with ASA Electronics back up mirror-monitors, model number VOM74MM. The affected displays may revert back to the factory default settings, causing the camera image to be reversed.
NHTSA ID: 19V202000
Component: VISIBILITY
# of Units Affected: 3,051
Consequence Summary:
If the monitor displays the image in reverse, the driver may unintentionally turn the opposite direction, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a harness/relay/capacitor module, free of charge. The recall began April 8, 2019. Orion, Freelander, and Leprechaun owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Rockport owners should call 1-574-522-7599 and Berkshire, and Starcraft owners should call 1-574-642-3112. ASA Customer service can be reached at 1-800-384-4400. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0980.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 4
March 8, 2019
(Campaign #: 37-0979; 47-0979)
Federal Placard Incorrect Axle Rating Information
Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Forest River Surveyor recreational trailers, models SVT201RBLE, SVT201RBLE-47 and SVT201RBS-47. The Federal Placard indicates that the vehicles have 3,500 lb. capacity axles, whereas the vehicles actually have 2,500 lb. capacity axles.
NHTSA ID: 19V191000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 53
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect label may cause the trailer to be overloaded, possibly resulting in a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners and provided replacement placards that contain the accurate axle weight capacity information, free of charge. The recall began on March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's numbers for this recall are 37-0979 and 47-0979.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 8, 2019
(Campaign #: 68-0978)
Front Overhead Bunk Latch Board May Fall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Georgetown motorhomes. The front overhead bunk latch board may be insufficiently secured and may fall while the vehicle is in motion.
NHTSA ID: 19V192000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 17
Consequence Summary:
If the bunk latch board falls while the vehicle is being driven, it can increase the risk of injury and crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will additionally secure the bunk latch board, free of charge. The recall began March 18, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-0978.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.47
March 1, 2019
(Campaign #: 42-0975)
Seat Back may not Stay Upright/FMVSS 207, 210
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Elkhart ECE3 and ECE4 buses, equipped with Freedman GO-ES Foldaway Seats. 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: 19V150000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 36
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 has notified owners, and Freedman will repair the foldaway seat, free of charge. The recall begin March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-(574) 327-2700 or Freedman customer service at 1-800-443-4540. Forest River's number for this recall is 42-0975.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 11.11
March 1, 2019
(Campaign #: 62-0972)
Incorrect Axle Information on Placard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Sabre trailers. The Federal Placard may incorrectly state that the trailer has 6,000 lb. capacity axles when the trailer actually has 5,200 lb. capacity axles.
NHTSA ID: 19V151000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 4
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect label can cause the operator to overload the vehicle, which may lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that indicate the correct axle weight rating, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2100. The Forest River number for this recall is 62-0972.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 11, 2019
(Campaign #: 69-0949)
Incorrect Front Tire PSI On Placard/FMVSS 110
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect front tire pressure of 110 PSI. The correct PSI of the front, rear and spare tires is 80 PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire selection and Rims." Additionally, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 19V079000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 25
Consequence Summary:
Overinflating a tire may result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and supplied a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-6127, extension 10917. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-0949.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 11, 2019
(Campaign #: 410-0954)
Pin Box Mounting Bolts Improperly Torqued
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Columbus recreational trailers, equipped with MORryde Rubber Pin Boxes. The pin box mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, possibly resulting in the trailer separating from the tow vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 19V078000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 54
Consequence Summary:
A separation of the trailer can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notify owners, and Forest River or MORryde dealers will replace the mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1487 or MORyde customer service at 1-574-293-1581. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-0954.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.67
February 8, 2019
(Campaign #: 10D-0950)
Bunk Bed Door May Open Unexpectedly
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The bunk bed door latch fasteners that secure the bunk bed door closed may fail, allowing the door to open while moving.
NHTSA ID: 19V084000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 85
Consequence Summary:
If the exterior bunk bed door opens unexpectedly while the trailer is being towed, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install the correct fasteners for the bunk bed door latches, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10D-0950.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.94
February 8, 2019
(Campaign #: 64-0948)
Incorrect Federal Placards/FMVSS 110 & 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Cherokee recreational trailers. The Federal Placards indicate incorrect tire size information of ST205/75R15, when the vehicles are actually equipped with ST225/75R15 tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." Additionally, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 19V085000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 10
Consequence Summary:
The incorrect information may cause an operator to install a tire that is insufficient for the vehicle, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners and sent them a new Federal Placard that has correct tire size information, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8072, extension 4022. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0948.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
February 1, 2019
(Campaign #: 10B-0943)
Break-Away Switch May Disconnect From Battery
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may be improperly wired, and as a result, the trailer brakes will not apply in the event that the trailer disconnects from the tow vehicle.
NHTSA ID: 19V069000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,454
Consequence Summary:
The trailer's inability to apply the brakes in the event of a separation can increase the risk of crash.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to maintain the supply of power to the brake system, free of charge. The recall began February 25, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640. Forest River's number for this recall is 10B-0943.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 57.58
January 23, 2019
(Campaign #: 45-0931)
Lack of Propane and Carbon Monoxide Detector
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 XLR recreational trailers, models XLT26HFS, XLT26HFS-W, and XLT27KW. The affected trailers were not equipped with a liquid propane (LP)/carbon monoxide (CO) detector.
NHTSA ID: 19V050000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 7
Consequence Summary:
Without an LP/CO detector, an occupant may not be alerted to high levels of Carbon Monoxide, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install an LP/CO detector, free of charge. The recall began February 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0931.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 28.57
January 22, 2019
(Campaign #: 51-0940)
Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Glaval Entourage motorhomes and 2017-2018 Berkshire Coach Ultra motorhomes built on a Ford chassis and equipped with an engine block heater. Water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage to the connector, which can result in an electrical short.
NHTSA ID: 19V048000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 11
Consequence Summary:
Prolonged corrosion of the connector may cause a resistive short, overheating or melting the wiring and increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Forest River has notified owners, and Ford dealers will inspect the block heater cable and replace it if damage is found. If no damage is found, the terminal connector will be packed with grease and reconnected. The repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on February 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-343-5111 or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0940.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
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