Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
2 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 51-0544
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2017
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 51-03312015-0025
Recall Date: Apr 20, 2015
Consumer Complaints
4 ComplaintsForest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
THE RIGHT FRAME SECTION AND RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET RIPPED COMPLETELY APART. THE REST OF THE FRAME TWISTED AND THE WALLS/BODY BUCKLED. 2016 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 229TBS (TRAVEL TRAILER). LIPPERT FRAME. A DEADLY OR CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT COULD HAVE OCCURRED. I NOTICED THE WHEELS WERE NOT TRACKING PROPERLY. I CRAWLED AROUND UNDER THE TRAILER AND DISCOVERED THE FRAME AND AXLE/SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET HAD RIPPED COMPLETELY APART. THE MOUNTING SECTION SPUN AROUND AND UPWARDS INTO THE TRAILER. THE TIRES WERE RUBBING INTO THE WHEEL WELL. IF I HADN'T NOTICED AND WE KEPT DRIVING MY FAMILY OR ANOTHER FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR BADLY INJURED. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT THERE WAS STILL SOME DAY LIGHT LEFT WHEN I NOTICED THIS. THE TRAILER WOULD HAVE COME APART ON THE HIGHWAY IF WE HAD CONTINUED DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS TRAILER IS LESS THAN THREE (3) YEARS OLD. THIS HAS TO BE INDICATIVE OF UNSAFE MANUFACTURING. FOREST RIVER, THEIR COMPANY COACHMEN AND LIPPERT ARE PRODUCING UNSAFE TRAVEL TRAILERS. WE LITERALLY COULD HAVE HAD A BAD ACCIDENT IF I HADN'T NOTICED IN TIME. MY INSURANCE COMPANY HAD TO TOTAL THE RV.
Corrective Action:
THE RIGHT FRAME SECTION AND RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET RIPPED COMPLETELY APART. THE REST OF THE FRAME TWISTED AND THE WALLS/BODY BUCKLED. 2016 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 229TBS (TRAVEL TRAILER). LIPPERT FRAME. A DEADLY OR CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT COULD HAVE OCCURRED. I NOTICED THE WHEELS WERE NOT TRACKING PROPERLY. I CRAWLED AROUND UNDER THE TRAILER AND DISCOVERED THE FRAME AND AXLE/SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET HAD RIPPED COMPLETELY APART. THE MOUNTING SECTION SPUN AROUND AND UPWARDS INTO THE TRAILER. THE TIRES WERE RUBBING INTO THE WHEEL WELL. IF I HADN'T NOTICED AND WE KEPT DRIVING MY FAMILY OR ANOTHER FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR BADLY INJURED. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT THERE WAS STILL SOME DAY LIGHT LEFT WHEN I NOTICED THIS. THE TRAILER WOULD HAVE COME APART ON THE HIGHWAY IF WE HAD CONTINUED DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS TRAILER IS LESS THAN THREE (3) YEARS OLD. THIS HAS TO BE INDICATIVE OF UNSAFE MANUFACTURING. FOREST RIVER, THEIR COMPANY COACHMEN AND LIPPERT ARE PRODUCING UNSAFE TRAVEL TRAILERS. WE LITERALLY COULD HAVE HAD A BAD ACCIDENT IF I HADN'T NOTICED IN TIME. MY INSURANCE COMPANY HAD TO TOTAL THE RV.
Additional Notes:
THE RIGHT FRAME SECTION AND RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET RIPPED COMPLETELY APART. THE REST OF THE FRAME TWISTED AND THE WALLS/BODY BUCKLED. 2016 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 229TBS (TRAVEL TRAILER). LIPPERT FRAME. A DEADLY OR CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT COULD HAVE OCCURRED. I NOTICED THE WHEELS WERE NOT TRACKING PROPERLY. I CRAWLED AROUND UNDER THE TRAILER AND DISCOVERED THE FRAME AND AXLE/SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET HAD RIPPED COMPLETELY APART. THE MOUNTING SECTION SPUN AROUND AND UPWARDS INTO THE TRAILER. THE TIRES WERE RUBBING INTO THE WHEEL WELL. IF I HADN'T NOTICED AND WE KEPT DRIVING MY FAMILY OR ANOTHER FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR BADLY INJURED. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT THERE WAS STILL SOME DAY LIGHT LEFT WHEN I NOTICED THIS. THE TRAILER WOULD HAVE COME APART ON THE HIGHWAY IF WE HAD CONTINUED DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS TRAILER IS LESS THAN THREE (3) YEARS OLD. THIS HAS TO BE INDICATIVE OF UNSAFE MANUFACTURING. FOREST RIVER, THEIR COMPANY COACHMEN AND LIPPERT ARE PRODUCING UNSAFE TRAVEL TRAILERS. WE LITERALLY COULD HAVE HAD A BAD ACCIDENT IF I HADN'T NOTICED IN TIME. MY INSURANCE COMPANY HAD TO TOTAL THE RV.
Mfg Campaign: 11122201
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THE RIGHT FRAME SECTION AND RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET RIPPED COMPLETELY APART. THE REST OF THE FRAME TWISTED AND THE WALLS/BODY BUCKLED. 2016 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 229TBS (TRAVEL TRAILER). LIPPERT FRAME. A DEADLY OR CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT COULD HAVE OCCURRED. I NOTICED THE WHEELS WERE NOT TRACKING PROPERLY. I CRAWLED AROUND UNDER THE TRAILER AND DISCOVERED THE FRAME AND AXLE/SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET HAD RIPPED COMPLETELY APART. THE MOUNTING SECTION SPUN AROUND AND UPWARDS INTO THE TRAILER. THE TIRES WERE RUBBING INTO THE WHEEL WELL. IF I HADN'T NOTICED AND WE KEPT DRIVING MY FAMILY OR ANOTHER FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR BADLY INJURED. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT THERE WAS STILL SOME DAY LIGHT LEFT WHEN I NOTICED THIS. THE TRAILER WOULD HAVE COME APART ON THE HIGHWAY IF WE HAD CONTINUED DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS TRAILER IS LESS THAN THREE (3) YEARS OLD. THIS HAS TO BE INDICATIVE OF UNSAFE MANUFACTURING. FOREST RIVER, THEIR COMPANY COACHMEN AND LIPPERT ARE PRODUCING UNSAFE TRAVEL TRAILERS. WE LITERALLY COULD HAVE HAD A BAD ACCIDENT IF I HADN'T NOTICED IN TIME. MY INSURANCE COMPANY HAD TO TOTAL THE RV.
Corrective Action:
THE RIGHT FRAME SECTION AND RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET RIPPED COMPLETELY APART. THE REST OF THE FRAME TWISTED AND THE WALLS/BODY BUCKLED. 2016 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 229TBS (TRAVEL TRAILER). LIPPERT FRAME. A DEADLY OR CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT COULD HAVE OCCURRED. I NOTICED THE WHEELS WERE NOT TRACKING PROPERLY. I CRAWLED AROUND UNDER THE TRAILER AND DISCOVERED THE FRAME AND AXLE/SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET HAD RIPPED COMPLETELY APART. THE MOUNTING SECTION SPUN AROUND AND UPWARDS INTO THE TRAILER. THE TIRES WERE RUBBING INTO THE WHEEL WELL. IF I HADN'T NOTICED AND WE KEPT DRIVING MY FAMILY OR ANOTHER FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR BADLY INJURED. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT THERE WAS STILL SOME DAY LIGHT LEFT WHEN I NOTICED THIS. THE TRAILER WOULD HAVE COME APART ON THE HIGHWAY IF WE HAD CONTINUED DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS TRAILER IS LESS THAN THREE (3) YEARS OLD. THIS HAS TO BE INDICATIVE OF UNSAFE MANUFACTURING. FOREST RIVER, THEIR COMPANY COACHMEN AND LIPPERT ARE PRODUCING UNSAFE TRAVEL TRAILERS. WE LITERALLY COULD HAVE HAD A BAD ACCIDENT IF I HADN'T NOTICED IN TIME. MY INSURANCE COMPANY HAD TO TOTAL THE RV.
Additional Notes:
THE RIGHT FRAME SECTION AND RIGHT REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET RIPPED COMPLETELY APART. THE REST OF THE FRAME TWISTED AND THE WALLS/BODY BUCKLED. 2016 COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 229TBS (TRAVEL TRAILER). LIPPERT FRAME. A DEADLY OR CATASTROPHIC ACCIDENT COULD HAVE OCCURRED. I NOTICED THE WHEELS WERE NOT TRACKING PROPERLY. I CRAWLED AROUND UNDER THE TRAILER AND DISCOVERED THE FRAME AND AXLE/SUSPENSION MOUNTING BRACKET HAD RIPPED COMPLETELY APART. THE MOUNTING SECTION SPUN AROUND AND UPWARDS INTO THE TRAILER. THE TIRES WERE RUBBING INTO THE WHEEL WELL. IF I HADN'T NOTICED AND WE KEPT DRIVING MY FAMILY OR ANOTHER FAMILY COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED OR BADLY INJURED. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT THERE WAS STILL SOME DAY LIGHT LEFT WHEN I NOTICED THIS. THE TRAILER WOULD HAVE COME APART ON THE HIGHWAY IF WE HAD CONTINUED DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. THIS TRAILER IS LESS THAN THREE (3) YEARS OLD. THIS HAS TO BE INDICATIVE OF UNSAFE MANUFACTURING. FOREST RIVER, THEIR COMPANY COACHMEN AND LIPPERT ARE PRODUCING UNSAFE TRAVEL TRAILERS. WE LITERALLY COULD HAVE HAD A BAD ACCIDENT IF I HADN'T NOTICED IN TIME. MY INSURANCE COMPANY HAD TO TOTAL THE RV.
Mfg Campaign: 11122201
Recall Date: Aug 24, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 COACHMAN FREEDOM EXPRESS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THEY WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 COACHMAN FREEDOM EXPRESS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THEY WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 COACHMAN FREEDOM EXPRESS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THEY WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Mfg Campaign: 11083121
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
EQUIPMENT
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 COACHMAN FREEDOM EXPRESS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THEY WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 COACHMAN FREEDOM EXPRESS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THEY WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 COACHMAN FREEDOM EXPRESS. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V782000 (EQUIPMENT). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO CONFIRM WHEN THEY WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Mfg Campaign: 11083121
Recall Date: Apr 3, 2018
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