5 recalls found. |
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 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2016-03-30
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 puma recreational trailers and toy haulers, models pt20rdc, pt21fbc, pt22rbc, pt26rlc, pt26fbsc, pt21tuc, pt27rbsc, pt25fbc, pt22rb, pth21tfu, pth24ths, pth25tfs, pth27sbu, pth27rlss, pth25tfq, and pth21tfb manufactured from june 25, 2007, through march 23, 2016. When the trailer hits a bump, the tire(s) may contact the floor or wheel well and result in tire damage.
Consequence
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to add additional clearance to the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on may 11, 2016. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0607. Forest river's recall number for this campaign is 420-06092015-0050.
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: 2016-03-30
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2008-2016 puma recreational trailers and toy haulers, models pt20rdc, pt21fbc, pt22rbc, pt26rlc, pt26fbsc, pt21tuc, pt27rbsc, pt25fbc, pt22rb, pth21tfu, pth24ths, pth25tfs, pth27sbu, pth27rlss, pth25tfq, and pth21tfb manufactured from june 25, 2007, through march 23, 2016. When the trailer hits a bump, the tire(s) may contact the floor or wheel well and result in tire damage.
Consequence
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to add additional clearance to the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on may 11, 2016. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0607. Forest river's recall number for this campaign is 420-06092015-0050.
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 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2016-03-29
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 puma recreational trailers, models t12rbc, t15udc, t17qbc, and t18fbc, manufactured from january 1, 2013, through march 1, 2016. When the trailer hits a bump, the tire(s) may contact the floor or wheel well and result in tire damage.
Consequence
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to add additional clearance to the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on may 11, 2016. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0607. Forest river's recall number for this campaign is 420-06092015-0050sa.
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: 2016-03-29
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 puma recreational trailers, models t12rbc, t15udc, t17qbc, and t18fbc, manufactured from january 1, 2013, through march 1, 2016. When the trailer hits a bump, the tire(s) may contact the floor or wheel well and result in tire damage.
Consequence
A damaged tire could deflate and cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit to add additional clearance to the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began on may 11, 2016. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0607. Forest river's recall number for this campaign is 420-06092015-0050sa.
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.