Campaign 17V-756

These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the…

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Defect summary

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 17V756000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

28 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about equipment on these vehicles: 13, of which 1 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 17V-756
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Cargo MateCargo Mate2015 to 20180
CoachmenApex2015 to 20171
CoachmenCatalina2015 to 20170
CoachmenConcord2015 to 20180
CoachmenFreedom Express2015 to 20171
CoachmenFreelander2015 to 20181
CoachmenLeprechaun2015 to 20180
CoachmenMirada2015 to 20180
CoachmenOrion2015 to 20180
CoachmenPrism2015 to 20181
CoachmenPursuit2015 to 20180
Continental CargoContinental Cargo2015 to 20180
Forest RiverBerkshire2015 to 20180
Forest RiverCedar Creek2015 to 20180
Forest RiverCharleston2015 to 20180
Forest RiverCherokee2015 to 20181
Forest RiverMobile Restroom2015 to 20180
Forest RiverRiverstone2015 to 20180
Forest RiverRockport2015 to 20180
Forest RiverSalem2015 to 20183
Forest RiverSandpiper2015 to 20180
Forest RiverSierra2015 to 20181
Forest RiverVengeance2015 to 20181
Forest RiverWildcat2015 to 20180
Forest RiverWildwood2015 to 20183
Forest RiverXLR2015 to 20180
ShastaOasis2015 to 20170
ShastaRevere2015 to 20170
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.