Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V645000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V645000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2017 coachmen viking recreational trailers manufactured may 31, 2016, to august 23, 2016 Includes 109 affected units, Roof May Fall Due to Missing Wire Clip, component: STRUCTURE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2017 coachmen viking recreational trailers manufactured may 31, 2016, to august 23, 2016

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 coachmen viking recreational trailers manufactured may 31, 2016, to august 23, 2016. the affected vehicles may be missing wire clip that retains the gas lift roof struts to the mounting bracket.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a wire clip to secure the strut, free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-269-467-8281. forest river's number for this recall is 120-08302016-0240.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V645000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-09-07T00:00:00
Subject: Roof may fall due to missing wire clip
Component: Structure
Potentially Affected Units: 109

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 120-08302016-0240
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 coachmen viking recreational trailers manufactured may 31, 2016, to august 23, 2016. the affected vehicles may be missing wire clip that retains the gas lift roof struts to the mounting bracket.
Consequence Summary: Without the wire retaining clip, the roof lifting strut could detach from the mounting bracket, allowing one side of the roof to drop down quickly, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a wire clip to secure the strut, free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-269-467-8281. forest river's number for this recall is 120-08302016-0240.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 49.54

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 16V645000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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