Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2007-2014 Solera, And Coachmen Prism Vehicles, Built On Mercedes-Benz And Freightliner Sprinter Chassis. Upon Deployment Of The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag, Excessive Internal Pressure May Cause The Inflator To Rupture.
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
SOLERA
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
16V267000
Component Description
Air BAGS:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crash Necessitating Deployment Of The Driver’S Frontal Air Bag, The Inflator Could Rupture With Metal Fragments Striking The Vehicle Occupants Potentially Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Forest River Will Notify Owners, And Either Mercedes-Benz Or Freightliner Dealers Will Replace The Driver Frontal Air Bag Inflator, Free Of Charge. Parts Are Not Currently Available. Interim Notices Were Sent On June 23, 2016. A Second Notice Will Be Sent When Remedy Parts Are Available. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-877-496-3691 Or May Call The Sprinter/Takata Hotline At 1-877-496-3691. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 51-04262016-0182.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100930
End Of Manufacture
20141023
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
77
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160503
Make Campaign Number
51-04262016-0182