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Forest River Rockwood Recall 18V527: Awning May Deploy While Trailer Is Moving

NHTSA campaign 18V527, reported August 13, 2018, 2,582 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain recreational trailers have an awning that may deploy on its own while the trailer is being towed. The awning can unexpectedly open during travel, which creates a risk of a crash.

If the awning deploys while moving, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should stop using the awning and make sure it is stowed before driving. Forest River will notify affected owners, and an authorized dealer will replace the awning controller free of charge.

To check whether your trailer is included, contact the customer service line for your model listed in the recall notice, or check your VIN for open recalls. The recall began September 13, 2018, and Forest River's recall number is 51-0715.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V527Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Work and Play and Adrenaline recreational trailers, 2018-2019 Forest River Forester and XLR recreational trailers and 2018 Forest River Rockwood recreational trailers. The awning may deploy while moving.
Risk
If the awning deploys while moving, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the awning controller, free of charge. The recall began September 13, 2018. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-574-825-6302, Forester customer service at 1-574-206-7600, Rockwood customer service at 1-574-642-4053, XLR Toyhauler customer service at 1-574-642-0432, or Lippert customer service at 1-574-538-4514 or [email protected]. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0715.
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.

Affected vehicles

Coachmen Adrenaline2019
Coachmen Work And Play2019
Forest River Forester20182019
Forest River Rockwood2018
Forest River XLR20182019