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- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Coachmen Prism recreational vehicles manufactured from July 1, 2014, through October 14, 2014 and built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
- Risk
- If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Sprinter will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437. Forest River's number for this recall is 15V-082.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
A component called the abutting wedge, attached to the door jamb to help the doors open after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly on certain vehicles built between July and October 2014.
If an affected vehicle is involved in a severe frontal crash, more force may be needed to open the doors, which could increase the risk of injury to occupants trying to get out.
Owners should check their VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized Sprinter dealer, who will inspect the abutting wedge installation and correct it if needed at no cost. Owners can also call Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437 with questions about this recall.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Prism | 2015 |
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