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Official Safety Recalls - Important!
1 RecallThese 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
Consumer Complaints
5 ComplaintsForest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WIRE ENTERING TUBE FROM BATTERY COMPARTMENT TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RV HAS A SHARP EDGE AND CAUSED A SHORT FROM VIBRATING. I WAS IN MOTION WHEN I SAW SMOKE IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR. I STOPPED AND AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY.THE COMPANY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I REPLACED THE WIRES MYSELF AND ADDED A RUBBER TUBE AT THE SHERP EDGE OF THE THE STEEL TUBE WHICH ENCASES THE WIRES. *DT CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS THIS REQUEST.*JB
Corrective Action:
WIRE ENTERING TUBE FROM BATTERY COMPARTMENT TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RV HAS A SHARP EDGE AND CAUSED A SHORT FROM VIBRATING. I WAS IN MOTION WHEN I SAW SMOKE IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR. I STOPPED AND AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY.THE COMPANY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I REPLACED THE WIRES MYSELF AND ADDED A RUBBER TUBE AT THE SHERP EDGE OF THE THE STEEL TUBE WHICH ENCASES THE WIRES. *DT CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS THIS REQUEST.*JB
Additional Notes:
WIRE ENTERING TUBE FROM BATTERY COMPARTMENT TO THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RV HAS A SHARP EDGE AND CAUSED A SHORT FROM VIBRATING. I WAS IN MOTION WHEN I SAW SMOKE IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR. I STOPPED AND AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY.THE COMPANY SAID IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. I REPLACED THE WIRES MYSELF AND ADDED A RUBBER TUBE AT THE SHERP EDGE OF THE THE STEEL TUBE WHICH ENCASES THE WIRES. *DT CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS THIS REQUEST.*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11175816
Recall Date: Feb 9, 2019
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
LIONSHEAD 16X6 ALUMINUM TRAILER WHEEL BEARCAT BLACK 8-6.5 - TWO HAVE FAILED WITH AIR LEAKS IN THE ALUMINUM WHEEL WITHIN MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. *DT CONSUMER WAS SENT A REPLACEMENT WHEEL. CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS THIS REQUEST. VIN INVALID UPDATED 2/1/19*JB
Corrective Action:
LIONSHEAD 16X6 ALUMINUM TRAILER WHEEL BEARCAT BLACK 8-6.5 - TWO HAVE FAILED WITH AIR LEAKS IN THE ALUMINUM WHEEL WITHIN MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. *DT CONSUMER WAS SENT A REPLACEMENT WHEEL. CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS THIS REQUEST. VIN INVALID UPDATED 2/1/19*JB
Additional Notes:
LIONSHEAD 16X6 ALUMINUM TRAILER WHEEL BEARCAT BLACK 8-6.5 - TWO HAVE FAILED WITH AIR LEAKS IN THE ALUMINUM WHEEL WITHIN MONTHS OF EACH OTHER. *DT CONSUMER WAS SENT A REPLACEMENT WHEEL. CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS THIS REQUEST. VIN INVALID UPDATED 2/1/19*JB
Mfg Campaign: 11151771
Recall Date: Nov 15, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
CPSC:APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST PART OF MAY, THE ICE MAKER QUIT WORKING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO LG DUE TO THE WARRANTY. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, THE ICE MAKER HOSE LEAKED CAUSING THE CARPETING TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER. THIS AGAIN WAS REPORTED TO LG. I WAS THEY THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY "CERTIFIED LG" SERVICE MEN.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE REFRIGERATOR AND FOUND MOLD UNDER THE CARPET. *JS
Corrective Action:
CPSC:APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST PART OF MAY, THE ICE MAKER QUIT WORKING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO LG DUE TO THE WARRANTY. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, THE ICE MAKER HOSE LEAKED CAUSING THE CARPETING TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER. THIS AGAIN WAS REPORTED TO LG. I WAS THEY THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY "CERTIFIED LG" SERVICE MEN.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE REFRIGERATOR AND FOUND MOLD UNDER THE CARPET. *JS
Additional Notes:
CPSC:APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST PART OF MAY, THE ICE MAKER QUIT WORKING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO LG DUE TO THE WARRANTY. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, THE ICE MAKER HOSE LEAKED CAUSING THE CARPETING TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER. THIS AGAIN WAS REPORTED TO LG. I WAS THEY THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY "CERTIFIED LG" SERVICE MEN.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE REFRIGERATOR AND FOUND MOLD UNDER THE CARPET. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11074780
Recall Date: Feb 21, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE
Potential Consequences:
CPSC:APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST PART OF MAY, THE ICE MAKER QUIT WORKING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO LG DUE TO THE WARRANTY. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, THE ICE MAKER HOSE LEAKED CAUSING THE CARPETING TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER. THIS AGAIN WAS REPORTED TO LG. I WAS THEY THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY "CERTIFIED LG" SERVICE MEN.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE REFRIGERATOR AND FOUND MOLD UNDER THE CARPET. *JS
Corrective Action:
CPSC:APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST PART OF MAY, THE ICE MAKER QUIT WORKING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO LG DUE TO THE WARRANTY. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, THE ICE MAKER HOSE LEAKED CAUSING THE CARPETING TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER. THIS AGAIN WAS REPORTED TO LG. I WAS THEY THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY "CERTIFIED LG" SERVICE MEN.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE REFRIGERATOR AND FOUND MOLD UNDER THE CARPET. *JS
Additional Notes:
CPSC:APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST PART OF MAY, THE ICE MAKER QUIT WORKING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO LG DUE TO THE WARRANTY. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, THE ICE MAKER HOSE LEAKED CAUSING THE CARPETING TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER. THIS AGAIN WAS REPORTED TO LG. I WAS THEY THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY "CERTIFIED LG" SERVICE MEN.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE REFRIGERATOR AND FOUND MOLD UNDER THE CARPET. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11074780
Recall Date: Feb 21, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
EQUIPMENT
Potential Consequences:
CPSC:APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST PART OF MAY, THE ICE MAKER QUIT WORKING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO LG DUE TO THE WARRANTY. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, THE ICE MAKER HOSE LEAKED CAUSING THE CARPETING TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER. THIS AGAIN WAS REPORTED TO LG. I WAS THEY THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY "CERTIFIED LG" SERVICE MEN.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE REFRIGERATOR AND FOUND MOLD UNDER THE CARPET. *JS
Corrective Action:
CPSC:APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST PART OF MAY, THE ICE MAKER QUIT WORKING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO LG DUE TO THE WARRANTY. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, THE ICE MAKER HOSE LEAKED CAUSING THE CARPETING TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER. THIS AGAIN WAS REPORTED TO LG. I WAS THEY THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY "CERTIFIED LG" SERVICE MEN.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE REFRIGERATOR AND FOUND MOLD UNDER THE CARPET. *JS
Additional Notes:
CPSC:APPROXIMATELY THE FIRST PART OF MAY, THE ICE MAKER QUIT WORKING. THIS WAS REPORTED TO LG DUE TO THE WARRANTY. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND, THE ICE MAKER HOSE LEAKED CAUSING THE CARPETING TO BE SATURATED WITH WATER. THIS AGAIN WAS REPORTED TO LG. I WAS THEY THAT DID NOT HAVE ANY "CERTIFIED LG" SERVICE MEN.*DT THE CONSUMER STATED THE RV MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE REFRIGERATOR AND FOUND MOLD UNDER THE CARPET. *JS
Mfg Campaign: 11074780
Recall Date: Feb 21, 2018
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