6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Posted on: 2014-10-31
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 salem 8x16fk, 8x18rb, 8x20rd, 8x20rc, 8x20sv, 8x21rv, 8x22rdv, and 8x22rhv, and 2015 wildwood 8x16fk, 8x18rb, 8x20rd, 8x20rc, 8x20sv, 8x21rv, 8x22rdv, and 8x22rhv ice house fishing cabin trailers manufactured september 22, 2014, to october 23, 2014. The affected trailers may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.
Consequence
A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river has notified the dealers that have the affected trailers quarantined. Dealers will install a spring hanger reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began in late october 2014. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest river's number for this recall is 6-102914.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2014-11-07
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 salem ice cabin trailers manufactured october 10, 2014, to october 28, 2014, and certain model year 2015 wildwood ice cabin trailers manufactured october 10, 2014, to october 22, 2014. Due to insufficient thickness, the lippert components-brand draw bar of the affected trailers may break.
Consequence
If the draw bar breaks, the front of the trailer may fall or the trailer may detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river has notified the dealers who have the affected trailers quarantined on their lots. Lippert components personnel will reinforce the draw tube, free of charge. The recall began on november 17, 2014. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest river's number for this recall is 06-11032014.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2014-10-07
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 salem and wildwood t174bh recreational vehicles manufactured september 18, 2013, to august 29, 2014. The affected vehicles may have an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) on the certification and tire information labels. As such, the vehicles do not conform to part 567, certification.
Consequence
If the trailer is loaded to the specifications listed on the label, tire failure may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and will provide corrected labels to the owners, free of charge. The recall began on november 11, 2014. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest river's number for this recall is 2014-plt6.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-11-29
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2003-2018 forest river berkshire, charleston, rockport, cedar creek, cherokee, riverstone, salem, sandpiper, sierra, vengeance, wildcat, wildwood, xlr boost, cargo mate, continental cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 coachmen mirada, pursuit, concord, leprechaun, freelander, orion and prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 coachmen apex and catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 shasta oasis and revere recreational trailers, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on december 27, 2017. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-11-29
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2003-2018 forest river berkshire, charleston, rockport, cedar creek, cherokee, riverstone, salem, sandpiper, sierra, vengeance, wildcat, wildwood, xlr boost, cargo mate, continental cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 coachmen mirada, pursuit, concord, leprechaun, freelander, orion and prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 coachmen apex and catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 shasta oasis and revere recreational trailers, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on december 27, 2017. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - EQUIPMENT
Posted on: 2017-11-29
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2003-2018 forest river berkshire, charleston, rockport, cedar creek, cherokee, riverstone, salem, sandpiper, sierra, vengeance, wildcat, wildwood, xlr boost, cargo mate, continental cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 coachmen mirada, pursuit, concord, leprechaun, freelander, orion and prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 coachmen apex and catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 shasta oasis and revere recreational trailers, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/rmisc-17e062-5427.pdf
Consequence
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on december 27, 2017. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on product safety recall for more information. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.