2012 Forest River Ridgeview recalls and problems
The 2012 Forest River Ridgeview has 1 safety recall. Recall repairs are free at any Forest River dealer.
Recalls may cover only some 2012 Forest River Ridgeview vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.
2012 Forest River Ridgeview recalls
Recall 15V-798: Equipment
Problem: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Risk: Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Fix: Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2012 Forest River Ridgeview have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2012 Forest River Ridgeview: 15V-798 (equipment). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Are Forest River recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Forest River dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.