Coachmen Pursuit (2014) – 15V798000

Defect Description For Recall

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain 2014 Fr3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, And Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, And Pursuit Motorhomes. The Affected Vehicles Are Equipped With Certain Lippert-Brand Coachstep Double And Triple Electric Steps. These Steps Use A Bolt To Attach The Fan Gear Assembly To The Steps. This Bolt May Fracture Allowing The Fan Gear To Disengage From The Steps. As A Result, The Steps May Not Remain In The Expected Position And May Be Unstable.

Make Of Vehicle

Coachmen

Model Of Vehicle

PURSUIT

Year

2014

Recall Campaign Number

15V798000

Component Description

Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer

Effect Of Defect

Unstable Entry And Exit Steps Increase The Risk Of Injury.

Fix Defect

Forest River Will Notify Owners And Dealers Will Install A Retainer Bracket To Reinforce The Operating Mechanism, Free Of Charge. Forest River Issued An Interim Notification To Owners On January 7, 2016. The Recall Began On March 3, 2016. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service Number At 1-574-389-4600. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 51-11102015-0109. Or Owners Can Contact Lippert Components At 1-574-537-8900.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20070525

End Of Manufacture

20141231

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

9687

Date Owners Notified

20160303

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Date Report Received

20151125

Make Campaign Number

51-11102015-0109

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard