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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 18V527📅 Aug 16, 2018

2018–2019 Forest River Forester & 2018–2019 Forest River XLR + 3 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) 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 awning may deploy while moving.

💥 The risk

If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V527000
Manufacturer recall #
51-0715
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
2,582
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 13, 2018
Built
Oct 5, 2017 – Oct 5, 2017
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V527 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V527?

2018–2019 Forest River Forester & 2018–2019 Forest River XLR + 3 more. 2,582 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Coachmen dealer to book the free repair.