Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2017 Coachmen Viking Recreational Trailers Manufactured May 31, 2016, To August 23, 2016. The Affected Vehicles May Be Missing Wire Clip That Retains The Gas Lift Roof Struts To The Mounting Bracket.
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
VIKING
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
16V645000
Component Description
Structure
Effect Of Defect
Without The Wire Retaining Clip, The Roof Lifting Strut Could Detach From The Mounting Bracket, Allowing One Side Of The Roof To Drop Down Quickly, Increasing The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
Forest River Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A Wire Clip To Secure The Strut, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 29, 2016. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-269-467-8281. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 120-08302016-0240.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20160531
End Of Manufacture
20160823
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
109
Date Owners Notified
20160929
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160907
Make Campaign Number
120-08302016-0240