Forest River Dynamax problems & recalls

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 dynamax recreational vehicles, models isc24fwm, isc24rwm, isc24fwmcd and isc24cbm. if the vehicle is parked with the engine running, carbon monoxide may enter the passenger cabin through open windows or other openings in the floor.

Risk: If carbon monoxide enters the passenger cabin, it can increase the risk of injury or death.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install stainless steel exhaust tips to lengthen the exhaust, free of charge. the began on december 14, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-262-3474. forest river's number for this recall is 55-0565.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 forest river dynamax, forester, sunseeker, and coachmen prism vehicles built on mercedes-benz sprinter vans. the affected vehicles have tire labels on the b-pillar that list a tire pressure that is too low. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Risk: Operating the vehicle with low front tire pressures may result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and authorized mercedes-benz or freightliner sprinter dealers will inspect and replace the tire pressure label with correct tire inflation pressure, free of charge. the recall began on september 5, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-854-888-3214. forest river's number for this recall is 35.55.215-0491.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 dynamax and coachmen pursuit recreational vehicles and 2016-2017 freelander and orion recreational vehicles. the affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 302, "flammability of interior materials."

Risk: A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. the recall began on september 12, 2016. owners may contact dynamax customer service at 1-574-262-3474, pursuit customer service at 1-574-825-8305 (east of the mississippi) or 1-574-825-8317 (west of the mississippi) and freelander or orion customer service at 1-57

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 berkshire, charleston, legacy, dynamax, xlr, continental cargo, work & play, shockwave, and coachmen brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with atwood on demand water heaters, models od45, od50, and od50cw, manufactured january 2, 2012, to august 13, 2015. the affected water heaters have a water and gas valve that may cause the water heater to overheat the water in the hot water supply tap.

Risk: The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by atwood to the dealerships and o.e.m. a. inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. b. installation of a water flow adjustment stop key that prevents the adjustment of the water flow down below .5gal/min. c. the addition of a star or lock washer to secure

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 dynamax, 2014 cardinal trailers, and 2015 cedar creek, sierra and sandpiper trailers. in the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.

Risk: If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rivets and the step sections will be bolted together, free of charge. the recall began on june 11, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-389-4600. forest river's number for this recall is 15-05062015-0034.