2019 Coachmen and Shasta Recreational Trailers Recalled for LP Gas Bottle Ring Defect
Forest River is recalling 2019 Coachmen and Shasta recreational trailers because the liquid propane gas bottle ring may not bind the metal strap securely, risking bottle detachment.
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 structural defect in the LP gas system that could lead to a crash, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 model year Coachmen Chaparral, Chaparral Lite, and Brookstone, as well as Shasta Phoenix, recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect in the liquid propane (LP) gas bottle ring, which may not have a deep enough pierce punch to properly bind the metal strap.
If the LP bottle detaches while the trailer is moving, it can increase the risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specific 2019 models listed.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install new LP bottle rings free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8360 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- COACHMEN, SHASTA BROOKSTONE, CHAPARRAL LITE, CHAPARRAL, PHOENIX
- Brand
- COACHMEN
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Affected units
- 237
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 (4)
- BROOKSTONE
- CHAPARRAL LITE
- CHAPARRAL
- PHOENIX
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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