Cargo Mate / Coachmen / Continental Cargo and more recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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 extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
What could happen
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The 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 this recall is 51-0544.
Vehicles covered
- Cargo Mate Cargo Mate 2003–2018
- Coachmen Apex 2009–2017
- Coachmen Catalina 2009–2017
- Coachmen Concord 2009–2018
- Coachmen Freedom Express 2009–2017
- Coachmen Freelander 2009–2018
- Coachmen Leprechaun 2009–2018
- Coachmen Mirada 2009–2018
- Coachmen Orion 2009–2018
- Coachmen Prism 2009–2018
- Coachmen Pursuit 2009–2018
- Continental Cargo Continental Cargo 2003–2018
- Forest River Berkshire 2003–2018
- Forest River Cedar Creek 2003–2018
- Forest River Charleston 2003–2018
- Forest River Cherokee 2003–2018
- Forest River Mobile Restroom 2003–2018
- Forest River Riverstone 2003–2018
- Forest River Rockport 2003–2018
- Forest River Salem 2003–2018
- Forest River Sandpiper 2003–2018
- Forest River Sierra 2003–2018
- Forest River Vengeance 2003–2018
- Forest River Wildcat 2003–2018
- Forest River Wildwood 2003–2018
- Forest River Xlr 2003–2018
- Shasta Oasis 2013–2017
- Shasta Revere 2013–2017
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V756000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 22, 2017
- Owners notified
- Dec 27, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 365,885
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 1, 2002 to Oct 17, 2017
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- 51-0544
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Continental Cargo / Forest River / Prime Time recall: Tires Jan 7, 2022
- Coachmen / Continental Cargo / Forest River recall: Equipment Nov 19, 2015
- Cargo Mate / Continental Cargo / Rance Aluminum Trailer and more recall: Wheels Nov 23, 2012
- Forest River recall: Wheels Nov 26, 2019
- Forest River recall: Equipment Jan 23, 2019
- Coachmen / Forest River recall: Suspension Sep 13, 2018
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.