Recalls for 2014 Forest River Flagstaff

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2013-05-17
Description
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 forest river models blue ridge, cardinal, cherokee, columbus, evo, georgetown, flagstaff, forester, lexington, puma, rockwood, sabre, salem, sandpiper, sandstorm, sierra, stealth, sunseeker, wildcat, wildwood, work and play and xlr; coachmen models brookstone, catalina, chaparral, concord, encounter, freedom express, freelander, leprechaun, mirada, pursuit, and sportcoach; prime time models avenger, crusader, lacrosse, saniber, and tracer; palomino model maverick truck camper; cargo mate model eliminator and shasta models revere, phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from february 13, 2013, through april 18, 2013.  Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Consequence
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.  

Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design.  The safety recall began on july 29, 2013.  Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information.  Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.  

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT

Posted on: 2015-02-10
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2014 rockwood and flagstaff recreational vehicles manufactured june 26, 2014, to october 9, 2014, and equipped with the chill chaser option.  In the affected vehicles, excessive foam insulation and/or loose wiring may touch the chill chaser heating element.

Consequence
If the foam insulation or loose wiring contacts the heating element, there is an increased risk of fire.

Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foam insulation and wiring, making any necessary repair, free of charge.  The recall began on march 17, 2015.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-2640.  Forest river's number for this recall is sb111014.

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.