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HighNHTSA·13V203000·Announced 2013-05-17

Forest River Recalls 2013-2014 RVs for Power Awning Motor Defect

Forest River is recalling 2013-2014 recreational vehicles because power awning motor screws may shear, causing the awning to unfurl unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for potential personal injury or vehicle crash.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 recreational vehicles manufactured between February 13, 2013, and April 18, 2013. The affected models include various Forest River, Coachmen, Prime Time, Palomino, Cargo Mate, and Shasta brands. The recall involves approximately 9,526 vehicles.

The defect is caused by a design change in the power awning motor assembly, which may cause the motor assembly screws to shear unknowingly. If the screws shear, the awning can unfurl unexpectedly while the vehicle is at rest or in transit. This increases the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Owners are instructed not to drive their vehicles until repairs can be performed. Forest River will notify owners, and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER, PALOMINO, CARGO MATE WILDWOOD, WORK AND PLAY, XLR, MAVERICK TRUCK CAMPER
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
9,526

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (43)

  • WILDWOOD
  • WORK AND PLAY
  • XLR
  • MAVERICK TRUCK CAMPER
  • ELIMINATOR
  • FREELANDER
  • LEPRECHAUN
  • SPORTCOACH
  • LACROSSE
  • SANIBEL
  • SABRE
  • ROCKWOOD
  • LEXINGTON
  • FORESTER
  • COLUMBUS
  • CARDINAL
  • SANDSTORM
  • WILDCAT
  • SALEM
  • BROOKSTONE
  • CRUSADER
  • TRACER
  • BLUE RIDGE
  • CHEROKEE
  • EVO
  • FLAGSTAFF
  • SANDPIPER
  • SIERRA
  • STEALTH
  • SUNSEEKER
  • CATALINA
  • ENCOUNTER
  • PURSUIT
  • PHOENIX
  • AVENGER
  • REVERE
  • GEORGETOWN
  • PUMA
  • CHAPARRAL
  • CONCORD
  • FREEDOM EXPRESS
  • MIRADA
  • SANIBER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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