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- STRUCTURE
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Coachmen Viking recreational trailers manufactured May 31, 2016, to August 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be missing wire clip that retains the gas lift roof struts to the mounting bracket.
- Risk
- Without the wire retaining clip, the roof lifting strut could detach from the mounting bracket, allowing one side of the roof to drop down quickly, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a wire clip to secure the strut, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-8281. Forest River's number for this recall is 120-08302016-0240.
- 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
Some trailers may be missing a wire clip that holds the gas lift roof struts to their mounting bracket. Without this clip, a strut can come loose, causing one side of the roof to drop down quickly.
A sudden roof drop creates a risk of injury to people near or working under the roof. Owners should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair promptly.
The repair is free. Dealers will install a wire clip to secure the strut. Forest River will notify owners, or you can contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-8281 (recall number 120-08302016-0240). Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Viking | 2017 |
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