2015 Coachmen Apex

Defect. 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. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf

Risk. In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy. 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.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 COACHMEN APEX TRAVEL TRAILER BEING HAULED BY A 2018 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 40 GALLON FRESHWATER TANK FELL FROM UNDERNEATH THE TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAD JUST BEEN PARKED AFTER A LONG ROAD TRIP. THE DEALER (CAMPERS INN RV OF PITTSBURGH, 1580 PA-65, ELLWOOD CITY, PA 16117, (724) 752-1541) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THAT THE TANK WAS NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY SINCE IT HAD BEEN 90 DAYS SINCE THE TANK WAS PREVIOUSLY REPLACED BY THE DEALER PER THE FACTORY WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CALL THE MANUFACTURER AND CALL THE CONTACT BACK. THE FOREST RIVER MANUFACTURER WAS EMAILED BY THE CONTACT, BUT HAD NOT RESPONDED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN.

2015 APEX COACHMEN. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO FIRE EXTINGUISHER SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME COMPLETING THE SAFETY RECALL. *JS