- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Dynamax Rev and Coachmen Orion motorhomes built on Ram ProMaster chassis equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.
- Risk
- An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. This recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1121 and Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.
- 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
The engine cooling fan on certain motorhomes built on Ram ProMaster chassis, equipped with a 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engine and air conditioning, may seize. When the fan seizes, the cooling fan motor can overheat.
An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and not delay getting the vehicle checked.
The repair is free. Forest River will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module at no charge. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your motorhome is affected.
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Orion | 201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Dynamax REV | 201620172018 |