Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V015000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V015000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016 coachmen cross country vehicles manufactured may 26, 2015, to december 2, 2015 Includes 56 affected units, Fuel Fill Guard Contact May Damage Front Tires, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2016 coachmen cross country vehicles manufactured may 26, 2015, to december 2, 2015

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 coachmen cross country vehicles manufactured may 26, 2015, to december 2, 2015. during suspension travel, the front tires may be damaged from contacting the fuel fill guard.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised fuel fill guard that will not contact the tires. any tire that shows sign of contact with the fuel fill guard will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin march 10, 2016. owners east of the mississippi river may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8317. owners west of the mississippi river may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8305. forest river's number for this recall is 310-01112016-0126.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V015000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-01-15T00:00:00
Subject: Fuel fill guard contact may damage front tires
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 56

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 310-01112016-0126
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 coachmen cross country vehicles manufactured may 26, 2015, to december 2, 2015. during suspension travel, the front tires may be damaged from contacting the fuel fill guard.
Consequence Summary: If the tire contacts the fuel fill guard, it may be damaged and deflate, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised fuel fill guard that will not contact the tires. any tire that shows sign of contact with the fuel fill guard will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin march 10, 2016. owners east of the mississippi river may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8317. owners west of the mississippi river may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8305. forest river's number for this recall is 310-01112016-0126.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 80.36

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NHTSA ID: 16V015000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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