7 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2022-08-01
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2022-2023 coachmen catalina, cross trail, pursuit, sportscoach, east to west della terra, silver lake, forest river forester, fr3, sunseeker, wildwood, 2022 coachmen adrenaline, apex, brookstone, chaparral, chapparral lite, clipper, freedom express, independence trail, mirada, spirit, viking, work and play, east to west ahara, tandara, forest river aurora, cardinal, cedar creek, cherokee, flagstaff, georgetown, ibex, impression, ozark, puma, r-pod, rockwood, sabre, salem, sandpiper, sandstorm, shockwave, sierra, solera, stealth, stealth evo, surveyor, vengeance, vibe, wildcat, xlr toyhauler, prime time avenger, crusader, lacrosse, sanibel, tracer, shasta oasis, and phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Consequence
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands nhtsa recall number 22v-486.
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 #2 - EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:REFRIGERATOR
Posted on: 2022-12-13
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023 salem, stealth evo, and wildwood travel trailers. The 8-gauge wire connected to the 12-volt refrigerator may not have over-current protection, which can cause the wire to melt.
Consequence
Melted wiring can cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will install a 20-amp mini-breaker, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed january 23, 2023. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-503-831-5413. Forest river's number for this recall is 22-1580.
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 #3 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2023-04-24
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023 salem and wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.
Consequence
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest river's number for this recall is 27-1632.
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 #4 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2023-04-24
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023 salem and wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.
Consequence
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest river's number for this recall is 27-1632.
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 #5 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2023-04-24
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023 salem and wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.
Consequence
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest river's number for this recall is 27-1632.
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 #6 - SERVICE BRAKES
Posted on: 2023-04-24
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023 salem and wildwood travel trailers. The brakes may be incorrectly wired, which can result in a loss of brake function.
Consequence
A loss of brake function can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will rewire the brakes, free of charge. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest river's number for this recall is 27-1632.
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 #7 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2024-02-02
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023-2024 salem and wildwood fifth wheel travel trailers. The federal placard may have incorrect tire size information. As such, these trailers fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims - other than passenger cars.
Consequence
Incorrect tire size information could result in the wrong tires being installed on the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will mail new federal placards, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 13, 2024. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest river's number for this recall is 69-1731.
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.