Runaway Awning Danger in Forest River Travel Trailers

Report Receipt Date: MAY 17, 2013 
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V203000 
Component(s): EQUIPMENT 
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9,526 
Manufacturer: Forest River,

SUMMARY:
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 change in the power awning motor assembly, the motor assembly screws may unknowingly shear.

CONSEQUENCE:
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.

Vehicle Make / Model:		Model Year(s):
COACHMEN CASCADE		2004-2006
COACHMEN CATALINA		2002-2005
COACHMEN OASIS		2004
Manufacturer: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.		Mfr's Report Date: SEP 11, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V353000		N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT Potential Number of Units Affected: 63
Summary:
COACHMEN INDUSTRIES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2006 TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2002 AND JUNE 2005 EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MODEL MAYTAG REFRIGERATORS. THE RELAY THAT TURNS ON THE REFRIGERATOR CAN OVERHEAT.
Consequence:
OVERHEATING CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
COACHMEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY MAYTAG.

Rv refrigerators have had a lot of fire-danger recalls over the last few years and here's one more.

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Refrigerators that can catch fire cause recall of Coachmen motorhomes. Do you own one of these potential lemon Rv's?

2004 COACHMEN CASCADE
2005 Coachmen Cascade
2006 Coachmen Cascade

2002 COACHMEN CATALINA
2003 Coachmen Catalina
2004 Coachmen Catalina
2005 Coachmen Catalina

2004 COACHMEN OASIS

Manufacturer: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: SEP 11, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V353000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected: 199

Summary: COACHMEN INDUSTRIES IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2006 TRAVEL TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2002 AND JUNE 2005 EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN MODEL MAYTAG REFRIGERATORS. THE RELAY THAT TURNS ON THE REFRIGERATOR CAN OVERHEAT.

Consequence: OVERHEATING CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: COACHMEN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIRS WILL BE MADE BY MAYTAG.

If you've got a lemon Coachmen motorcoach, get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon Rv's is what we do. Everyday since 1978.