Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V267000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V267000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2007-2014 solera, and coachmen prism vehicles, built on mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter chassis Includes 77 affected units, Driver's Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2007-2014 solera, and coachmen prism vehicles, built on mercedes-benz and freightliner sprinter chassis

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V267000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-05-03T00:00:00
Subject: Driver's frontal air bag inflator may rupture
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 77

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 51-04262016-0182
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 16V267000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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