CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 FR3 motorhomes manufactured September 24, 2014, to May 12, 2016; 2015-2017 Prime Time Spartan toyhaulers manufactured June 10, 2014, to May 31, 2016; 2013-2016 Palomino Columbus toyhaulers manufactured October 4, 2012, to December 4, 2015; and 2015-2016 XLR Thunderbolt and Nitro toyhaulers manufactured May 23, 2014, to November 23, 2016. These vehicles were equipped with certain aluminum, black, ladders manufactured by Christianson Industries. The affected ladders have retractable hinges, each with a welded 'top hat' that can separate from the hinge.
- Risk
- If the hinges separate from the ladder while in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began on January 3, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102016-0271.
- 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
Certain aluminum black ladders made by Christianson Industries and installed on some Forest River-built RVs and toyhaulers have retractable hinges, each with a welded "top hat" piece that can separate from the hinge. The problem affects a range of model years and production dates listed in the recall notice.
If a hinge separates while the ladder is in use, the ladder may fall from the vehicle, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should stop using the ladder if they notice any damage or looseness at the hinges until the recall repair is done.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a remedy kit at no cost. To check whether your vehicle is included, look up your VIN for open recalls, or contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600 and reference recall number 51-11102016-0271.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River FR3 | 201520162017 |
|---|---|
| Forest River XLR | 20152016 |
| Palomino Columbus | 2013201420152016 |
| Prime Time Spartan | 201520162017 |