Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V798000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V798000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 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 Includes 9,687 affected units, Electric Entry Steps may be Unstable, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V798000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-11-25T00:00:00
Subject: Electric entry steps may be unstable
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 9,687

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 51-11102015-0109
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 17.28

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 15V798000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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