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NHTSA recall 13V203000

Equipment · Forest River, Inc.

May 17, 2013report date
9,526units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Due to a design change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

Why it matters: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

The fix: 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.

Affected vehicles on MotorDeets

All model years NHTSA lists

2013 Cargo Mate Eliminator, 2014 Cargo Mate Eliminator, 2013 Coachmen Brookstone, 2014 Coachmen Brookstone, 2013 Coachmen Catalina, 2014 Coachmen Catalina, 2013 Coachmen Chaparral, 2014 Coachmen Chaparral, 2013 Coachmen Concord, 2014 Coachmen Concord, 2013 Coachmen Encounter, 2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2013 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2014 Coachmen Freedom Express, 2013 Coachmen Freelander, 2014 Coachmen Freelander, 2013 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2014 Coachmen Leprechaun, 2013 Coachmen Mirada, 2014 Coachmen Mirada, 2013 Coachmen Pursuit, 2014 Coachmen Pursuit, 2013 Coachmen Sportcoach, 2014 Coachmen Sportcoach, 2013 Forest River Avenger, 2014 Forest River Avenger, 2013 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2014 Forest River Blue Ridge, 2013 Forest River Cardinal, 2014 Forest River Cardinal, 2013 Forest River Cherokee, 2014 Forest River Cherokee, 2013 Forest River Evo, 2014 Forest River Evo, 2013 Forest River Flagstaff, 2014 Forest River Flagstaff, 2013 Forest River Forester, 2014 Forest River Forester, 2013 Forest River Georgetown, 2014 Forest River Georgetown, 2013 Forest River Lexington, 2014 Forest River Lexington, 2013 Forest River Puma, 2014 Forest River Puma, 2013 Forest River Rockwood, 2014 Forest River Rockwood, 2013 Forest River Sabre, 2014 Forest River Sabre, 2013 Forest River Salem, 2014 Forest River Salem, 2013 Forest River Sandpiper, 2014 Forest River Sandpiper, 2013 Forest River Sandstorm, 2014 Forest River Sandstorm, 2013 Forest River Sierra, 2014 Forest River Sierra, 2013 Forest River Stealth, 2014 Forest River Stealth, 2013 Forest River Sunseeker, 2014 Forest River Sunseeker, and 24 more.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 13V203000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.