CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Coachmen Orion, 2019-2020 Lone Star Handicap Vans, and 2016-2018 Dynamax Rev vehicles. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.
- Risk
- The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler USA dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Chrysler (FCA) Ram Trucks at 1-866-726-4636. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1149.
- 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 gear shift cable in certain vans and motorhomes may separate from the transmission. When this happens, the shift lever may not match the transmission's actual gear, so the driver may not know which gear the vehicle is in and unintended movement can occur.
Unintended vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash. Owners should check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the repair.
The transmission shift cable will be replaced free of charge at an authorized dealer. For questions, contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Chrysler (FCA) Ram Trucks at 1-866-726-4636.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Coachmen Orion | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Forest River REV | 20162017 |
| Lone Star Handicap Vans L1 Van | 20192020 |