2010 Coachmen Mirada

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.

Defect. Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.

Risk. Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.

Remedy. Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 COACHMEN MIRADA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH, HE WAS ALERTED BY FELLOW MOTORIST THAT LIGHT GRAY SMOKE WAS EMITTING FROM HIS VEHICLE. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY PULLED OVER AND HAD ALL THE OCCUPANTS EXIT THE MOTOR HOME. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT SAW THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID HAD OVERFLOWED ONTO THE EXHAUST PIPE WHICH HAD CAUSE A FIRE. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE SUSTAINED AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RETRIEVE A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CONTACT ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO COOL OFF AND CONTINUED TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT A LOW RATE OF SPEED UNTIL HE REACHED HIS DESTINATION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE ORIFICE FOR THE TRANSMISSION FLUID TO FLOW TO THE ENGINE WAS TO SMALL; DUE TO THIS DESIGN FLAW, THE TRANSMISSION OVERHEAT WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BY THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. COACHMEN HAD INITIALLY BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED HIM THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO FORD WHO WAS THE MAKER OF THE CHASITY. THE CONTACT REACHED OUT TO THE FORD MANUFACTURER WHERE HE FILED A CLAIM WITH FORD. THEY DECLINED TO ASSIST WAS THE REPAIR OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 41,000. *BF *AS