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Recall 13V-203: 2013–2014 Cargo Mate Eliminator, 2013–2014 Coachmen Brookstone and 41 more

Forest River, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on May 17, 2013, covering about 9,526 vehicles.

NHTSA number
13V-203
Report date
May 17, 2013
Vehicles affected
9,526
Owners notified
Jul 29, 2013

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

The fix

Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerForest River, Inc.
ComponentEquipment
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number13V203000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Cargo Mate Eliminator2013, 2014All years
Coachmen Brookstone2013, 2014All years
Coachmen Catalina2013, 2014All years
Coachmen Chaparral2013, 2014All years
Coachmen Concord2013, 2014All years
Coachmen Encounter2013, 2014All years
Coachmen Freedom Express2013, 2014All years
Coachmen Freelander2013, 2014All years
Coachmen Leprechaun2013, 2014All years
Coachmen Mirada2013, 2014All years
Coachmen Pursuit2013, 2014All years
Coachmen Sportcoach2013, 2014All years
Forest River Avenger2013, 2014All years
Forest River Blue Ridge2013, 2014All years
Forest River Cardinal2013, 2014All years
Forest River Cherokee2013, 2014All years
Forest River EVO2013, 2014All years
Forest River Flagstaff2013, 2014All years
Forest River Forester2013, 2014All years
Forest River Georgetown2013, 2014All years
Forest River Lexington2013, 2014All years
Forest River Puma2013, 2014All years
Forest River Rockwood2013, 2014All years
Forest River Sabre2013, 2014All years
Forest River Salem2013, 2014All years
Forest River Sandpiper2013, 2014All years
Forest River Sandstorm2013, 2014All years
Forest River Sierra2013, 2014All years
Forest River Stealth2013, 2014All years
Forest River Sunseeker2013, 2014All years
Forest River Wildcat2013, 2014All years
Forest River Wildwood2013, 2014All years
Forest River Work and Play2013, 2014All years
Forest River XLR2013, 2014All years
Palomino Columbus2013, 2014All years
Palomino Maverick Truck Camper2013, 2014All years
Prime Time Crusader2013, 2014All years
Prime Time Lacrosse2013, 2014All years
Prime Time Sanibel2014All years
Prime Time Saniber2013All years
Prime Time Tracer2013, 2014All years
Shasta Phoenix2013, 2014All years
Shasta Revere2013, 2014All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V-203?

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.

How is recall 13V-203 fixed?

Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.