Recall 22V-135: 2022 Coachmen Apex, 2022 Coachmen Aurora and 9 more
Forest River, Inc. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Mar 8, 2022, covering about 1,009 vehicles.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina, Aurora, Apex, Freedom Express, Spirit, Work N Play, Forest River XLR Toy Hauler, Vengeance, Sabre, Cherokee, and Cardinal travel trailers and fifth wheels. The wire cord that connects to the back of the 50AMP shore power inlet may be loose.
The risk
Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the shore cord inlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact the following customer service numbers: Forest River 1-574-825-4995; Catalina & Aurora 1-574-825-8657; APEX 1-574-825-8205; Freedom Express & Work n Play 1-574-825-6302; Cardinal 1-574-296-7700; Cherokee and Vengeance 1-260-499-2100; Sabre 1-574-642-2100; and XLR 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1485.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer Electrical System |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V135000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Coachmen Apex | 2022 | All years |
| Coachmen Aurora | 2022 | All years |
| Coachmen Catalina | 2022 | All years |
| Coachmen Freedom Express | 2022 | All years |
| Coachmen Spirit | 2022 | All years |
| Coachmen Work and Play | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Cardinal | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Cherokee | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Sabre | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River Vengeance | 2022 | All years |
| Forest River XLR Toyhauler | 2022 | All 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 22V-135?
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina, Aurora, Apex, Freedom Express, Spirit, Work N Play, Forest River XLR Toy Hauler, Vengeance, Sabre, Cherokee, and Cardinal travel trailers and fifth wheels. The wire cord that connects to the back of the 50AMP shore power inlet may be loose.
How is recall 22V-135 fixed?
Dealers will replace the shore cord inlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact the following customer service numbers: Forest River 1-574-825-4995; Catalina & Aurora 1-574-825-8657; APEX 1-574-825-8205; Freedom Express & Work n Play 1-574-825-6302; Cardinal 1-574-296-7700; Cherokee and Vengeance 1-260-499-2100; Sabre 1-574-642-2100; and XLR 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1485.
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.