Forest River Recalls Recreational Trailers Due to Awning Deployment Risk
Forest River is recalling specific 2018-2019 recreational trailers because the awning may deploy while moving, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 (increased risk of a crash) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers, and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The recall involves a defect where the awning may deploy while the vehicle is in motion.
If the awning deploys while moving, there is an increased risk of a crash. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specific model years and brands listed above.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller free of charge. The recall began on September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen, Forester, Rockwood, XLR Toyhauler, or Lippert customer service for more information, or contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER, COACHMEN ROCKWOOD, ADRENALINE, FORESTER, XLR
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Trailer
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,582
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 (5)
- ROCKWOOD
- ADRENALINE
- FORESTER
- XLR
- WORK AND PLAY
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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