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Forest River Cherokee Recall 22V556: Awning seam can separate and drop unexpectedly

NHTSA campaign 22V556, reported July 29, 2022, 49,295 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The electric retractable awning on these travel trailers has a welded seam in the fabric that may separate. If it does, the awning can drop or extend beyond its normal operating range.

An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury to people nearby.

Dealers will replace the fabric roll or the complete awning, as needed, at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Contact the customer service number listed in the recall report for your model, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V556Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Coachmen Catalina, Cross Trail, Pursuit, Sportscoach, East to West Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Forester, FR3, Sunseeker, Wildwood, 2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Brookstone, Chaparral, Chapparral Lite, Clipper, Freedom Express, Independence Trail, Mirada, Spirit, Viking, Work and Play, East to West Ahara, Tandara, Forest River Aurora, Cardinal, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Flagstaff, Georgetown, Ibex, Impression, Ozark, Puma, R-Pod, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Sierra, Solera, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Surveyor, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildcat, XLR Toyhauler, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Tracer, Shasta Oasis, and Phoenix fifth wheel and travel trailers. The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Risk
An awning that drops or extends beyond normal operation can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Coachmen Adrenaline2022
Coachmen Apex2022
Coachmen Brookstone2022
Coachmen Catalina20222023
Coachmen Chaparral2022
Coachmen Chaparral Lite2022
Coachmen Clipper2022
Coachmen Cross Trail20222023
Coachmen Freedom Express2022
Coachmen Independence Trail2022
Coachmen Mirada2022
Coachmen Pursuit20222023
Coachmen Spirit2022
Coachmen Sportscoach20222023
Coachmen Viking2022
Coachmen Work And Play2022
East TO West Ahara Travel Trailer2022
East TO West Della Terra20222023
East TO West Silver Lake20222023
East TO West Tandara2022
Forest River Aurora2022
Forest River Avenger2022
Forest River Cardinal2022
Forest River Cedar Creek2022
Forest River Cherokee2022
Forest River Flagstaff2022
Forest River Forester20222023
Forest River FR320222023
Forest River Georgetown2022
Forest River Ibex2022
Forest River Impression2022
Forest River Ozark2022
Forest River Puma2022
Forest River R-Pod2022
Forest River Rockwood2022
Forest River Sabre2022
Forest River Salem2022
Forest River Sandpiper2022
Forest River Sandstorm2022
Forest River Shockwave2022
Forest River Sierra2022
Forest River Solera2022
Forest River Stealth2022
Forest River Stealth EVO2022
Forest River Sunseeker20222023
Forest River Surveyor2022
Forest River Vengeance2022
Forest River Vibe2022
Forest River Wildcat2022
Forest River Wildwood20222023
Forest River XLR Toyhauler2022
Prime Time Crusader2022
Prime Time Lacrosse2022
Prime Time Sanibel2022
Prime Time Tracer2022
Shasta Oasis2022
Shasta Phoenix2022