Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V187000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V187000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 coachmen prism recreational vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2014, through october 14, 2014 and built on mercedes-benz sprinter chassis Includes 378 affected units, Abutting Wedge Incorrectly Installed, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 coachmen prism recreational vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2014, through october 14, 2014 and built on mercedes-benz sprinter chassis

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 coachmen prism recreational vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2014, through october 14, 2014 and built on mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. in the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.

Corrective Action

Sprinter will notify owners, and sprinter dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began in march 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0437. forest river's number for this recall is 15v-082.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V187000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-03-30T00:00:00
Subject: Abutting wedge incorrectly installed
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 378

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 15V-082
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 coachmen prism recreational vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2014, through october 14, 2014 and built on mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. in the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
Consequence Summary: If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Sprinter will notify owners, and sprinter dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began in march 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0437. forest river's number for this recall is 15v-082.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 15V187000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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