Defect Description For Recall
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
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
APEX
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
17V756000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Fire, If The Fire Extinguisher Does Not FunCTIon Properly, It Can Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Forest River Will Notify Owners, InstruCTIng Them To Contact Kidde For A Replacement Fire Extinguisher, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 27, 2017. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-800-348-7440, Or Kidde Customer Service Toll Free At 1-855-262-3540, Or Online At Www.Kidde.Com And Click On “Product Safety Recall” For More Information. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 51-0544.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20090119
End Of Manufacture
20171027
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
365885
Date Owners Notified
20171227
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20171122
Make Campaign Number
51-0544