Intermittent loss of ignition switch contact
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 dynamax rev recreational vehicles manufactured from april 1, 2015, through february 15, 2016, and 2016-2017 coachman orion recreational vehicles manufactured from may 18, 2015, through december 10, 2015. these vehicles, built on ram promaster chassis, have an ignition switch that may have an intermittent loss of electrical contact.
Safety Consequence
An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster. loss of functionality with any of these safety systems can increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and fiat chrysler automobiles (fca) dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block, free of charge. the recall began on may 20, 2016. owners may call the fca recall assistance center at 1-800-853-1403 or contact forest river customer service at 1-574-262-3474. forest river's number for this recall is 51-022242016-0138.
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FAQ: Recall 16V126000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V126000?
NHTSA recall 16V126000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 2, 2016. It addresses: Intermittent loss of ignition switch contact. The recall affects approximately 176 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V126000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-022242016-0138. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.