Coachmen Pursuit problems & recalls

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2022-2023 coachmen catalina, cross trail, pursuit, sportscoach, east to west della terra, silver lake, forest river forester, fr3, sunseeker, wildwood, 2022 coachmen adrenaline, apex, brookstone, chaparral, chapparral lite, clipper, freedom express, independence trail, mirada, spirit, viking, work and play, east to west ahara, tandara, forest river aurora, cardinal, cedar creek, cherokee, flagstaff, georgetown, ibex, impression, ozark, puma, r-pod, rockwood, sabre, salem, sandpiper, sandstorm, shockwave, sierra, solera, stealth, stealth evo, surveyor, vengeance, vibe, wildcat, xlr toyhauler, prime time avenger, crusader, lacrosse, sanibe

Risk: An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 17, 2022. owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1532. this recall supersedes and expands nhtsa recall number 22v-486.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021-2022 dynamax isata class 3 and class 5 motorhomes, 2021 coachmen sportscoach, 2020 coachmen pursuit, and 2017, 2020-2021 coachmen freelander motorhomes. the service valves on the lpg tanks may be improperly connected, which can cause a propane leak.

Risk: A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the service valves, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed august 2, 2022. owner may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-262-3474 (dynamax), 1-574-825-8212 (sportscoach and pursuit), and 1-574-825-8602 (freelander). forest river's number for this recall is 51-1533.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 coachmen chaparral and shasta, 2019-2020 coachmen concord and orion, 2020-2021 coachmen cross trek and forest river berkshire, 2019-2021 coachmen freelander, leprechaun and prism, 2020 coachmen mirada, pursuit and sportscoach, dynamax force, dx3, dynaquest xl and isata and forest river wildwood and 2008 and 2020 forest river salem vehicles equipped with dometic 3 burner cooking stoves. the saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened, possibly damaging the o-ring seal and causing a continuous gas leak.

Risk: A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit of gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels, free of charge. the recall began january 11, 2021. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-4995, or dometic customer service at 1-574-293-0681. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1259.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2020 coachmen mirada and pursuit class a motorhomes. the gasoline-powered generator fuel supply hose may leak.

Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the fuel hose, replacing it if necessary, free of charge. this recall began june 8, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8212. forest river's number for this recall is 310-1168.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2003-2018 forest river berkshire, charleston, rockport, cedar creek, cherokee, riverstone, salem, sandpiper, sierra, vengeance, wildcat, wildwood, xlr boost, cargo mate, continental cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 coachmen mirada, pursuit, concord, leprechaun, freelander, orion and prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 coachmen apex and catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 shasta oasis and revere recreational trailers, equipped with kidde plastic-handle or push button 'pindicator' fire extinguishers. these extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguishe

Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, instructing them to contact kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. the recall began on december 27, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "product safety recall" for more information. forest river's number for thi

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2014 fr3, 2009 forest river encore, sportscoach elite, and aurora, 2008-2009 cruise master, 2012-2015 aviator, 2007-2014 georgetown, 2007-2009 legend, 2008-2012 ridgeview, 2008-2014 cross country, 2010-2014 coachmen encounter, 2009-2014 pathfinder, solera, mirada, prism, and pursuit motorhomes. the affected vehicles are equipped with certain lippert-brand coachstep double and triple electric steps. these steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. this bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. as a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. forest river issued an interim notification to owners on january 7, 2016. the recall began on march 3, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. forest river's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. or owners can contact l

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 forest river fr3 and georgetown, and coachmen mirada and pursuit recreational vehicles manufactured august 7, 2015, to october 22, 2015. due to an incorrect shift cable bracket and an improper shift cable adjustment, the affected vehicles can be shifted out of 'park' without applying the brakes.

Risk: If the vehicle can be shifted into reverse without the brakes being applied, the vehicle may unintentionally move, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and ford dealers will replace the transmission shift control bracket and adjust the transmission shift cable, free of charge. the recall began on december 3, 2015. owners may contact forest river at 1-800-392-3673. forest river's number for this recall is 51-10302015-0105.

Problem: Forest river, inc., (forest river) is recalling certain 2011-2016 coachmen pursuit, mirada, and encounter motorhomes manufactured from march 1, 2011, through september 11, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the trailer hitch attaching bolts and nuts may not have been properly tightened, allowing the hitch to detach during use.

Risk: If the trailer hitch partially or fully detaches from the motorhome while it is towing a vehicle, a loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a new fastener kit, free of charge. the recall began on october 9, 2015. owners west of the mississippi river may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8317. owners east of the mississippi river may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8305. forest river's campaign number for this recall is 310-09112015-0086

Problem: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 forest river models blue ridge, cardinal, cherokee, columbus, evo, georgetown, flagstaff, forester, lexington, puma, rockwood, sabre, salem, sandpiper, sandstorm, sierra, stealth, sunseeker, wildcat, wildwood, work and play and xlr; coachmen models brookstone, catalina, chaparral, concord, encounter, freedom express, freelander, leprechaun, mirada, pursuit, and sportcoach; prime time models avenger, crusader, lacrosse, saniber, and tracer; palomino model maverick truck camper; cargo mate model eliminator and shasta models revere, phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from february 13, 2013, through april 18, 2013. due to a design c

Risk: 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.

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. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.