Cargo Mate Cargo Mate; Coachmen Apex, Catalina, Concord and 24 more (2003-2018): Equipment
Recall 17V756000 · Nov 22, 2017 · Forest River, Inc.
365,885
vehicles affected
365,885
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17V756000
- Date
- Nov 22, 2017
- Maker
- Forest River, Inc.
- Units affected
- 365,885
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2003-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable.
What can happen
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Vehicles covered
28 models, 363 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo Mate | Cargo Mate | 2003-2018 |
| Coachmen | Apex | 2009-2017 |
| Coachmen | Catalina | 2009-2017 |
| Coachmen | Concord | 2009-2018 |
| Coachmen | Freedom Express | 2009-2017 |
| Coachmen | Freelander | 2009-2018 |
| Coachmen | Leprechaun | 2009-2018 |
| Coachmen | Mirada | 2009-2018 |
| Coachmen | Orion | 2009-2018 |
| Coachmen | Prism | 2009-2018 |
| Coachmen | Pursuit | 2009-2018 |
| Continental Cargo | Continental Cargo | 2003-2018 |
| Forest River | Berkshire | 2003-2018 |
| Forest River | Cedar Creek | 2003-2018 |
| Forest River | Charleston | 2003-2018 |
| Forest River | Cherokee | 2003-2018 |
| Forest River | Mobile Restroom | 2003-2018 |
| Forest River | Riverstone | 2003-2018 |
| Forest River | Rockport | 2003-2018 |
| Forest River | Salem | 2003-2018 |
| Forest River | Sandpiper | 2003-2018 |
| Forest River | Sierra | 2003-2018 |
| Forest River | Vengeance | 2003-2018 |
| Forest River | Wildcat | 2003-2018 |
| Forest River | Wildwood | 2003-2018 |
| Forest River | XLR | 2003-2018 |
| Shasta | Oasis | 2013-2017 |
| Shasta | Revere | 2013-2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 17V756000?
28 models: Cargo Mate Cargo Mate (2003-2018), Coachmen Apex (2009-2017), Coachmen Catalina (2009-2017) and 25 more, about 365,885 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 17V756000?
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click.
What can happen?
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.