16 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Posted on: 2018-04-16
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018-2019 forest river fr3 and georgetown recreational vehicles. The entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving.
Consequence
If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin june 4, 2018. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest river's number for this recall is 68-0700.
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 - LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
Posted on: 2018-04-16
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018-2019 forest river fr3 and georgetown recreational vehicles. The entry door latch may not engage fully, allowing the door to open unexpectedly while moving.
Consequence
If the entry door opens unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
The remedy for this recall is still under development. The recall is expected to begin june 4, 2018. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest river's number for this recall is 68-0700.
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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2018-02-01
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 georgetown recreational vehicles, models gta36d7 and gta34p7. These vehicles have 18 gauge wires connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker.
Consequence
18 gauge wires cannot handle the potential amp draw, possibly resulting in the wires melting and increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will connect the 18 gauge wiring to an additional circuit breaker that will be installed, free of charge. The recall began on february 20, 2018. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest river's number for this recall is 68-0623.
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 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 2017-12-29
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 georgetown recreational vehicles, models gta31l5, gta31r5, gta369xlf, gta36b5, gta36b5f, gta377xlf, gta378xlf, built on ford chassis and equipped with antilock brake systems (abs). The brake hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or abs activation.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and ford or lincoln dealers will inspect the hecu for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on january 26, 2018. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest river's number for this recall is 68-0606.
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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2018-02-01
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 georgetown recreational vehicles, models gta36d7 and gta34p7. These vehicles have 18 gauge wires connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker.
Consequence
18 gauge wires cannot handle the potential amp draw, possibly resulting in the wires melting and increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will connect the 18 gauge wiring to an additional circuit breaker that will be installed, free of charge. The recall began on february 20, 2018. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest river's number for this recall is 68-0623.
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 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 2017-12-29
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 georgetown recreational vehicles, models gta31l5, gta31r5, gta369xlf, gta36b5, gta36b5f, gta377xlf, gta378xlf, built on ford chassis and equipped with antilock brake systems (abs). The brake hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or abs activation.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and ford or lincoln dealers will inspect the hecu for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on january 26, 2018. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest river's number for this recall is 68-0606.
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 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2018-02-01
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 georgetown recreational vehicles, models gta36d7 and gta34p7. These vehicles have 18 gauge wires connected to a 30 amp circuit breaker.
Consequence
18 gauge wires cannot handle the potential amp draw, possibly resulting in the wires melting and increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will connect the 18 gauge wiring to an additional circuit breaker that will be installed, free of charge. The recall began on february 20, 2018. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest river's number for this recall is 68-0623.
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 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Posted on: 2017-12-29
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 georgetown recreational vehicles, models gta31l5, gta31r5, gta369xlf, gta36b5, gta36b5f, gta377xlf, gta378xlf, built on ford chassis and equipped with antilock brake systems (abs). The brake hydraulic electronic control units (hecu) on these vehicles may be missing valve block ball plugs, potentially causing a brake fluid leak or air ingestion during electronic brake distribution and/or abs activation.
Consequence
A brake fluid leak or air ingestion can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and ford or lincoln dealers will inspect the hecu for missing valve block ball plugs, replacing the unit as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on january 26, 2018. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest river's number for this recall is 68-0606.
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 #9 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #10 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #11 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #12 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #13 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #14 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #15 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.
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.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #16 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2021-07-09
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2015-2017 coachmen cross country, 2015 coachmen encore, 2016-2020 coachmen mirada, 2018-2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2019-2021 forest river berkshire, 2011-2016 forest river blue ridge, 2014-2019 forest river cardinal, 2014-2020 forest river cedar creek, 2014-2021 forest river georgetown, 2019 forest river legacy, and 2017-2018 forest river riverstone recreational vehicles equipped with hehr 6400 series windows. The adhesive that bonds the vented portion of the window may fail.
Consequence
Adhesive failure may cause the vent portion of the window to detach, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the windows, and replace the vent if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 2, 2021. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8600. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1380.
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.nhtsa.gov.