Recalls for your 2021 Forest River Battisti

Recalls for 2021 Forest River Battisti

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS


Posted on: 2020-06-19
Description
Forest river inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 coachmen galleria, dynamax isata, and forest river battisti coach, forester, and sunseeker motorhomes, built on 2019 mercedes-benz sprinter chassis.  The rear part of the front fender liner may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.

Consequence
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and mercedes-benz or freightliner sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary.  Additionally, the fender liners will be modified.  All services will be performed free of charge.  This recall began july 8, 2020.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3bradver.  Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1177.

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 - STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS


Posted on: 2020-06-19
Description
Forest river inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 coachmen galleria, dynamax isata, and forest river battisti coach, forester, and sunseeker motorhomes, built on 2019 mercedes-benz sprinter chassis.  The rear part of the front fender liner may contact and chafe the brake hose, possibly resulting in a loss of brake fluid.

Consequence
Loss of brake fluid can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and mercedes-benz or freightliner sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the brake hoses, as necessary.  Additionally, the fender liners will be modified.  All services will be performed free of charge.  This recall began july 8, 2020.  Owners may contact dvusa customer service at 1-877-762-8267.  Dvusa's number for this recall is vs3bradver.  Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1177.

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:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL


Posted on: 2020-06-16
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 coachmen galleria and prism, forest river forester, battisti and sunseeker and dynamax isata recreational vehicles built on sprinter chassis with automatic transmission.  The operator's manual does not correctly specify certain conditions under which the automatic parking function (auto-p) operates.

Consequence
If the driver relies on the auto-p function as described in the operator's manual, vehicle rollaway or movement may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and mercedes-benz dealers will provide the correct description of the auto-p function for the operator's manual, free of charge.  The recall began june 25, 2020.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or sprinter service at 1-877-762-8267.  The booklet with correct information is also available online through mercedes-benz, free of charge.

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.