Forest River, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 2023
Updated on March 19, 2026.
There were 37 safety recalls made by Forest River, Inc. in 2023. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 15, 2023
(Campaign #: 210-1714)
Incorrectly Installed Suspension Air Line
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Coachmen Concord CNC321DSF motorhomes. The air suspension air line may be incorrectly installed near the exhaust, which can cause a sudden loss of rear suspension.
NHTSA ID: 23V850000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
A loss of suspension can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will re-route the air lines and 12-volt wiring away from the vehicle exhaust, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 4, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 210-1714.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.74
December 8, 2023
(Campaign #: 79-1711)
Insuffeciently Reflective Taillights/FMVSS 108
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 XLR Boost toy haulers. The taillights may be insufficiently reflective. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 23V834000
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
# of Units Affected: 30
Consequence Summary:
Taillights that do not reflect enough light reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install reflector stickers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 15, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 79-1711.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 76.67
November 17, 2023
(Campaign #: 51-1703)
Reversed Plug Blades on Electrical Outlet
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Freedom Express, Remote, Spirit, and Forest River Work and Play travel trailers. The electrical plug blade openings (narrow hot blade and wider neutral blade) may be reversed on one of the two receptacle outlet faces, which can cause outlet failure.
NHTSA ID: 23V773000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 559
Consequence Summary:
Electrical outlet failure can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the incorrect receptacles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 27, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-4995. Coachmen Apex and Apex Remote owners may contact 1-574-825-8205, and Freedom Express, Adrenaline and Work and Play owners may contact 1-574-825-6302. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1703.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.25
November 17, 2023
(Campaign #: 34-1707)
Incorrectly Wired Park Brake Signal
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Forester and Sunseeker motorhomes. The park brake signal wire may not be connected to the house battery control center, which can allow the slideroom to extend during transit.
NHTSA ID: 23V774000
Component: PARKING BRAKE
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
A slideroom unexpectedly extends increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will connect the signal wire to the battery control center, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-1707.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 63.16
November 3, 2023
(Campaign #: 320-1697)
Side Marker Lights Not Reflective/FMVSS 108
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018-2024 Coachmen Adrenaline and 2020-2024 Work and Play fifth wheels and travel trailers. The side marker lights may not reflect light as intended, which can make it difficult for other drivers to see the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
NHTSA ID: 23V738000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,235
Consequence Summary:
Non-reflective side marker lights can reduce the trailer's visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install reflector stickers, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 5, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6302. Forest River's number for this recall is 320-1697.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
November 3, 2023
(Campaign #: 67-1700)
Incorrect Gauge Wire May Melt
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sandstorm, Stealth, and 2024 Shockwave travel trailers. The wire routed from the 50AMP inlet to the transfer switch in the distribution panel is the incorrect gauge, which may cause the wire to melt.
NHTSA ID: 23V739000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 24
Consequence Summary:
A melted wire may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the incorrect 10-gauge wire with a 6-gauge wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-951-357-2327. Forest River's number for this recall is 67-1700.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75
October 20, 2023
(Campaign #: 210-1693)
Wheel Lockup from Misaligned Driveline
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Coachmen Concord Class C motorhomes. Installation of the air ride suspension system resulted in an incorrect pinion to driveline angle.
NHTSA ID: 23V706000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 18
Consequence Summary:
An incorrect pinion to driveline angle may cause rear wheel lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install a shorter control arm, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 210-1693.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 94.44
October 20, 2023
(Campaign #: 215-1691)
12-Volt Refrigerator May Fall from Cabinet
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Coachmen Cross Trail Class C motorhomes. The 12-volt refrigerator may dislodge and fall from its cabinet.
NHTSA ID: 23V705000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 33
Consequence Summary:
A falling 12-volt refrigerator increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will reinstall and secure the 12-volt refrigerator, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-8487. Forest River's number for this recall is 215-1691.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.67
September 29, 2023
(Campaign #: 51-1682)
Incorrect Information on Federal Placard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Coachmen Prism and 2023-2024 Coachmen Concord vehicles. The Federal Placard may indicate incorrect information about the number of seat belts.
NHTSA ID: 23V659000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 370
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect label information may result in an overloaded vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will provide corrected labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service and Coachmen Concord & Prism at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1682.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
September 29, 2023
(Campaign #: 51-1683)
Missing Secondary Emergency Exit
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Salem and Wildwood fifth wheels. These vehicles may be missing a secondary emergency exit.
NHTSA ID: 23V658000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 6
Consequence Summary:
A missing emergency exit window could prevent or delay the occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1683.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
September 29, 2023
(Campaign #: 110-1686)
Incorrect Fuse May Cause Fire
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Brookstone, Chaparral, Chaparral Lite, and Shasta Phoenix fifth wheel trailers. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with an incorrect fuse in the power distribution center.
NHTSA ID: 23V660000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 50
Consequence Summary:
An incorrect fuse may not function as intended and increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the fuse with a 15-AMP 12-Volt fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-7101. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-1686.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 80
September 22, 2023
(Campaign #: 500-1678)
Rear Ladder May Detach
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 East to West Tandara and Blackthorn fifth wheels. The rear ladder may not be anchored properly in the rear wall, which can allow the ladder to detach.
NHTSA ID: 23V648000
Component: STRUCTURE
# of Units Affected: 46
Consequence Summary:
A ladder that detaches can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install a new ladder that mounts to the roof, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 16, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 500-1678.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 93.48
September 15, 2023
(Campaign #: 400-1677)
Overcharged Battery May Cause Fire
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Palomino hardside, softside, and real-lite truck campers. An unnecessary charge line may have been connected to the lithium battery.
NHTSA ID: 23V638000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 39
Consequence Summary:
The charge line may overcharge the lithium battery, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will disconnect the charge line and install bell caps, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 25, 2023. Owners may contact Palomino customer service at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-1677.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.74
September 1, 2023
(Campaign #: 62-1671)
Incorrect Cargo Capacity Information/FMVSS 120
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sabre fifth wheels. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect cargo carrying capacity (CCC) and dry weight, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars" and 49 CFR Part 567 "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 23V611000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 66
Consequence Summary:
An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 62-1671.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
September 1, 2023
(Campaign #: 500-1672)
Aluminum Siding May Detach
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Della Terra Travel Trailers and Silver Lake travel trailers. The sidewall extrusion may not have been properly installed, which can cause the aluminum siding to detach.
NHTSA ID: 23V612000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,994
Consequence Summary:
Siding that detaches increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the sidewall metal as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 20, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 500-1672.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 22.34
August 14, 2023
(Campaign #: 225-1669)
30-Amp Shore Power Inlet Failure May Cause Fire
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Coachmen Beyond, Galleria, and Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain SmartPlug 30-Amp Shore Power Inlets. The manganese bronze D-rings may crack or fail when over-tightened.
NHTSA ID: 23V575000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 16
Consequence Summary:
A D-ring that cracks or fails may allow wires to loosen, causing electrical arcing and increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install a new smart plug, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 16, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 574-825-6319. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1669.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 68.75
August 7, 2023
(Campaign #: 426-1662)
Awning May Detach
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Forest River Pause travel trailers. The awning may not be adequately secured, which can cause the awning to detach.
NHTSA ID: 23V558000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 32
Consequence Summary:
An awning that detaches increases the risk of injury or crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will reinstall the awning brackets on the roof, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 16, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2681. Forest River's number for this recall is 426-1662.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
August 7, 2023
(Campaign #: 3-1665)
Axle Installed Backwards
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sandpiper, and Sierra fifth wheels. The axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce braking ability.
NHTSA ID: 23V559000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 40
Consequence Summary:
Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will remove and reinstall the axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 3-1665.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 87.5
July 21, 2023
(Campaign #: 83-1658)
Stowed Griddle Can Cause Fire
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Impression fifth wheels vehicles. The exterior griddle may be stowed while still connected to LP gas line.
NHTSA ID: 23V503000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 12
Consequence Summary:
A griddle stowed while the gas is still in use can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install a 90-degree fitting on the griddle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-327-2707. Forest River's number for this recall is 83-1658.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 26, 2023
(Campaign #: 500-1644)
Incorrectly Installed Furnace May Cause Gas Leak
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 East to West Della Terra and East to West Silver Lake travel trailers. The furnace may have been installed incorrectly, causing the cold air return to invert the cooktop flame and resulting in a gas leak inside the cabin.
NHTSA ID: 23V375000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 258
Consequence Summary:
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will pull out the furnace as intended to allow for proper cold air return, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 16, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 500-1644.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 66.28
May 19, 2023
(Campaign #: 69-1642)
Missing Thread Sealant on Furnace Pipe Fitting
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, and Wildwood Travel Trailers. The brass fitting connected to the furnace pipe may have been manufactured without thread sealant.
NHTSA ID: 23V359000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 6
Consequence Summary:
Missing thread sealant can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the brass elbow and apply thread sealant as necessary, free of charge. All affected trailers are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1642.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
May 12, 2023
(Campaign #: 29-1639)
Incorrectly Wired Trailer Brake Controller
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Rockport work trucks. The trailer brake controller may have been incorrectly wired.
NHTSA ID: 23V341000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 63
Consequence Summary:
An incorrectly wired brake controller can result in a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will rewire the trailer brake controller, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 24, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2392. Forest River's number for this recall is 29-1639.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 9.52
April 24, 2023
(Campaign #: 500-1630)
Incorrect Cargo Carrying Capacity
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 East to West Della Terra & Silver Lake travel trailers. The Federal Placard may have been printed with incorrect dry weight and cargo carrying capacity.
NHTSA ID: 23V290000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 64
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect cargo carrying capacity information can result in the vehicle being overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the federal placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 4, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 500-1630.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
April 24, 2023
(Campaign #: 410-1631)
Slide-Out Adjustment Arm May Puncture Tire
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Columbus CMF299RL fifth wheel vehicles. The riser tube was not installed between the axle hangers, causing inadequate clearance for the tires.
NHTSA ID: 23V289000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 137
Consequence Summary:
Contact with the slide-out adjustment arm may damage or puncture the tire, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install a riser kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-821-1487. Forest River's number for this recall is 410-1631.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 54.01
April 24, 2023
(Campaign #: 27-1632)
Brakes May Be Wired Incorrectly
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.
NHTSA ID: 23V288000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 37
Consequence Summary:
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-1632.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 62.16
April 21, 2023
(Campaign #: 51-1626)
Generator Set Fuel Hose May Cause Gas Leak
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Coachmen Galleria, Beyond, Forester, Sunseeker, and 2021-2024 Nova motorhomes, equipped with certain Cummins Onan QG 2800i, and Onan QG 2800i EVAP generator sets. The fuel hose between the inline fuel filter and the Injection Pump Module (IPM) may have inadequate clamp force, possibly resulting in a gasoline leak.
NHTSA ID: 23V286000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
# of Units Affected: 1,027
Consequence Summary:
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Cummins Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel hose and clamps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2023. Owners may contact Cummins at: (800) CUMMINS OR (800) 286-6467. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600, or Coachmen Class B customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1626.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 5.84
April 13, 2023
(Campaign #: 51-1607)
Solar Panel Mounting Hardware May Loosen
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Forester 2401BSD, FR3 F3A32DSF, Georgetown GTA36K7, 2022-2023 East to West Entrada, 2023 East to West Alta, Coachmen Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral and Chaparral Lite, Forest River Crusader, Sanibel, Shasta Phoenix, Coachmen Spirit, and East to West Tandara vehicles. The solar panel mounting hardware may become loose and pull through the slot in the panel.
NHTSA ID: 23V262000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 2,616
Consequence Summary:
Loose hardware can cause the solar panels to detach from the vehicle during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install additional hardware to the existing panel and install a secondary holding bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 5, 2023. Owners may contact East to West Alta, Entrada and Tandara customer service at 1-574-264-6664; Coachmen Apex and Spirit customer service at 1-574-825-8205; Coachmen Brookstone, Chaparral, Chaparral Lite, and Shasta Phoenix customer service at 1-574-825-7101; Crusader and Sanibel customer service at 1-574-862-1025; and Georgetown Forester and FR3 customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1607.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 65.9
March 31, 2023
(Campaign #: 508-1617)
Safety Chains May Break
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 East to West Della Terra, and Silver Lake travel trailers. The drawbar assembly containing the A-frame and safety chains, may be insufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) and could potentially break.
NHTSA ID: 23V227000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 98
Consequence Summary:
Broken safety chains can allow the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the drawbar assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 508-1617.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 74.49
March 31, 2023
(Campaign #: 89-1618)
Incorrect GVWR on Federal Placard/Part 567
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Cherokee CKT36FBOP Travel Trailers. The safety chains may be insufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) listed on the federal placard, which can allow the trailer to detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
NHTSA ID: 23V226000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 70
Consequence Summary:
A trailer that detaches from a vehicle increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install a new Federal Placard, free of charge. All affected vehicles are still in dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be sent. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at1-260)-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 89-1618.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100
March 24, 2023
(Campaign #: 426-1613)
Improperly Wired Breakaway Switch
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Forest River Pause Travel trailers. The breakaway switch may be incorrectly wired and cause the battery to not charge, resulting in no power to the breakaway switch.
NHTSA ID: 23V201000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 12
Consequence Summary:
A breakaway switch that does not have power will not activate the trailer brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2681. Forest River's number for this recall is 426-1613.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 91.67
March 24, 2023
(Campaign #: 426-1615)
Brake Wire Routed Incorrectly
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Pause travel trailers. The brake wire was routed incorrectly through the suspension, which may result in a pinched wire.
NHTSA ID: 23V202000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
A pinched brake wire may cause the brakes to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect the wire, and rewire or reroute as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 3, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-327-2681. Forest River's number for this recall is 426-1615.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 89.47
March 20, 2023
(Campaign #: 51-1608)
Corrosion on Remote Control Circuit Board
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2023 Continental Cargo, 2019-2022 Cargo Mate, and 2020 Cross Bow cargo trailers, equipped with certain Warn Winches with a wireless handheld remote. Water may enter the handheld remote control for the winch and cause circuit board corrosion, which can allow the winch to operate unintentionally.
NHTSA ID: 23V182000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 20
Consequence Summary:
A winch that operates unintentionally increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Forest River will work with Warn Industries, Inc. to provide owners instructions on how to inspect the remote for corrosion and disable the wireless function by removing the battery pack from the remote. If corrosion or water intrusion is found when removing the battery pack owners should stop using the remote and contact WARN customer service for a replacement remote, free of charge. Once new parts are available, WARN will make a replacement water resistant remote available, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 6, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1608.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
March 3, 2023
(Campaign #: 400-1605)
Missing Supports for Fresh Water Tank
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Palomino Solaire 320TSBH travel trailers. These vehicles may be missing the rearward and forward supports for the freshwater tank, which may cause the tank to become dislodged.
NHTSA ID: 23V141000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 272
Consequence Summary:
A dislodged tank may fall to the ground while in transit and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install rearward and forward supports for the freshwater tank, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 21, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-269-432-3271. Forest River's number for this recall is 400-1605.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 23.9
March 1, 2023
(Campaign #: 310-1603)
Entry Door Latch Failure
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2013 Coachmen Cross Country and 2023 Coachmen Sportscoach Motorhomes. The entry door latch may fail and not allow entry or exit.
NHTSA ID: 23V133000
Component: LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
# of Units Affected: 19
Consequence Summary:
The inability to enter or exit the vehicle in an emergency increases the risk of injury.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will inspect and replace the door latch, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 7, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-1603.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 84.21
February 9, 2023
(Campaign #: 225-1601)
Cooktop Gas Valves May Fracture Causing Gas Leak
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Galleria, 2023 Coachmen Beyond, and 2023 Nova motorhomes, equipped with SDS2 2-Burner Drop-in Cooktops with part numbers 3031AST and 3032AST. The internal aluminum burner tubes that connect to the gas valves may fracture and cause a gas leak.
NHTSA ID: 23V061000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 12
Consequence Summary:
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will install a regulator support bracket, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 13, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-825-6307. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-1601.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 75
January 20, 2023
(Campaign #: 24-1592)
Welded Drawbars May Fracture
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ameralite Cargo trailers. The welded trailer drawbars may be insufficient for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which can cause the drawbars to fracture.
NHTSA ID: 23V015000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 296
Consequence Summary:
Fractured drawbars can cause a loss of trailer control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the drawbars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 1, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-848-1335. Forest River's number for this recall is 24-1592.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 4.05
January 13, 2023
(Campaign #: 504-1591)
Incorrect Seating Information on Label/FMVSS 120
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 East to West Entrada 24FM Class C Motorhomes. The certification label incorrectly states there are 6 belted seating positions, when there are only 4 belted seating positions. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other than Passenger Cars."
NHTSA ID: 23V004000
Component: EQUIPMENT
# of Units Affected: 36
Consequence Summary:
Incorrect belted seating position information may result in unbelted passengers, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
Dealers will replace the Federal certification label, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 20, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664. Forest River's number for this recall is 504-1591.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 100