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.

2004 CARDINAL 29W

Manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC.
Mfr's Report Date: JAN 29, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V148000
N/ANHTSA Action Number: N/A

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 174

Summary: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING 174 MY 2008-2009 CARDINAL FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS. THESE TRAILERS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, ¿TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." DUE TO FAULTY SCALES IN THE PRODUCTION FACILITY, THE LABEL FOR THE CARGO CARRYING CAPACITY VALUES IS INCORRECT.

Consequence: THIS MISLABELING COULD LEAD TO OVERLOADING OF THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A TIRE FAILURE AND CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL MAIL TO CONSUMERS THE CORRECTED LABEL.

If you've got a lemon Forest River motor coach, get a Burdge attorney. Getting rid of lemon Rv's is what we do. Everyday. Since 1978.