8 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TIRES
Posted on: 2016-07-22
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 coachmen freedom express recreational vehicles, models fet28se, fet282bhds, fet282bhdsle, fet281rlds, fet281rldsle, fet29se, fet292bhds and fet292bhdsle, manufactured may 16, 2016, to july 19, 2016. These vehicles may have insufficient space between the slideroom driveshaft and the driver's side tires, causing the tires to rub.
Consequence
If the driveshaft rubs against the tires, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
A remedy plan has not yet been determined. The recall is expected to begin september 16, 2016. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest river's number for this recall is 220-07192016-0229.
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: 2016-07-22
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 coachmen freedom express recreational vehicles, models fet28se, fet282bhds, fet282bhdsle, fet281rlds, fet281rldsle, fet29se, fet292bhds and fet292bhdsle, manufactured may 16, 2016, to july 19, 2016. These vehicles may have insufficient space between the slideroom driveshaft and the driver's side tires, causing the tires to rub.
Consequence
If the driveshaft rubs against the tires, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
A remedy plan has not yet been determined. The recall is expected to begin september 16, 2016. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest river's number for this recall is 220-07192016-0229.
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 - TIRES
Posted on: 2016-07-22
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 coachmen freedom express recreational vehicles, models fet28se, fet282bhds, fet282bhdsle, fet281rlds, fet281rldsle, fet29se, fet292bhds and fet292bhdsle, manufactured may 16, 2016, to july 19, 2016. These vehicles may have insufficient space between the slideroom driveshaft and the driver's side tires, causing the tires to rub.
Consequence
If the driveshaft rubs against the tires, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on august 25, 2016. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest river's number for this recall is 220-07192016-0229.
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:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2016-07-22
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 coachmen freedom express recreational vehicles, models fet28se, fet282bhds, fet282bhdsle, fet281rlds, fet281rldsle, fet29se, fet292bhds and fet292bhdsle, manufactured may 16, 2016, to july 19, 2016. These vehicles may have insufficient space between the slideroom driveshaft and the driver's side tires, causing the tires to rub.
Consequence
If the driveshaft rubs against the tires, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on august 25, 2016. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest river's number for this recall is 220-07192016-0229.
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 - TIRES
Posted on: 2016-07-22
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 coachmen freedom express recreational vehicles, models fet28se, fet282bhds, fet282bhdsle, fet281rlds, fet281rldsle, fet29se, fet292bhds and fet292bhdsle, manufactured may 16, 2016, to july 19, 2016. These vehicles may have insufficient space between the slideroom driveshaft and the driver's side tires, causing the tires to rub.
Consequence
If the driveshaft rubs against the tires, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on august 25, 2016. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest river's number for this recall is 220-07192016-0229.
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:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2016-07-22
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 coachmen freedom express recreational vehicles, models fet28se, fet282bhds, fet282bhdsle, fet281rlds, fet281rldsle, fet29se, fet292bhds and fet292bhdsle, manufactured may 16, 2016, to july 19, 2016. These vehicles may have insufficient space between the slideroom driveshaft and the driver's side tires, causing the tires to rub.
Consequence
If the driveshaft rubs against the tires, tire failure may result, possibly causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began on august 25, 2016. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8205. Forest river's number for this recall is 220-07192016-0229.
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 #7 - 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 #8 - 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.