2006 Forest River Sandpiper

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 IS RECALLING CERTAIN MY 2003-2006 MOTOR HOMES, FIFTH WHEEL AND TRAVEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A TWO-DOOR REFRIGERATOR MANUFACTURED BY THE DOMETIC CORPORATION. THE REFRIGERATOR MAY HAVE A DEFECT IN THE BOILER TUBE. PRESSURIZED COOLANT SOLUTION COULD BE RELEASED INTO AN AREA WHERE AN IGNITION SOURCE (GAS FLAME) IS PRESENT.

Risk. IF THIS SOLUTION IS EXPOSED TO AN IGNITION SOURCE UNDER CERTAIN SPECIFIC CIRCUMSTANCES, IT CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy. FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DOMETIC TO REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS (PLEASE SEE 08E032). DOMETIC WILL REPAIR THESE REFRIGERATORS BY INSTALLING A SECONDARY BURN HOUSING, A THERMAL FUSE, AND A MELT FUSE FREE OF CHARGE. DOMETIC HAS RETAINED STERICYCLE INC. TO MANAGE THIS CAMPAIGN. STERICYCLE WILL ASSIST THE OWNER IN LOCATING DEALERSHIPS OR SERVICE CENTERS AND WILL PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH SCHEDULING OF APPOINTMENTS. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOMETIC/STERICYCLE AT 1-888-446-5157 OR FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER TRAILER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIAN DETECTED THAT THE GOOSE NECK OF THE FRAME EXHIBITED SEVERE CRACKING AND STRESS FRACTURES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE IN WHICH THEY WOULD NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR EXPENSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 20,000.

A FRACTURE OF SPRING SHACKLE PLATES ON THE SUSPENSION OF A FIFTH WHEEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. THE FRACTURED SHACKLE CONNECTS THE LEADING EDGE OF THE REAR AXLE SPRING TO THE CENTER MOUNTED EQUALIZER. ONE SET ON PASSENGER SIDE HAS FRACTURED, ONE SET ON THE DRIVERS SIDE HAS ELONGATED HOLES. HAVE NOT REPAIRED THE UNIT AS OF YET. FOUND THIS AFTER RETURNING FROM A CAMPING TRIP TRAVELING OVER INTERSTATE HIGHWAYS. UNSURE OF THE EXACT MOMENT OF FAILURE, BUT AM CERTAIN IT WAS IN TACT BEFORE LEAVING FROM HOME. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 (NA) FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER SPORT TRAILER. THE VEHICLE HAS GREEN BALL TOWMASTER TIRES, SIZE 225/75R/15D (NA). THE TIRES WERE THE ORIGINAL ONES ON THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SUDDENLY HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THE TRAILER BEGAN SWAYING LEFT TO RIGHT. SHE PULLED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND NOTICED THAT BOTH TIRES WERE BLOWN OUT. THE TREAD WAS COMPLETELY GONE FROM THE TIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT BEHIND AND THE TIRES WERE TAKEN TO A TIRE SHOP. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE TIRES SHOULD NOT HAVE BLOWN BECAUSE THEY WERE PRACTICALLY NEW, AND THEY ALSO HAD 85 PERCENT TREADWEAR. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WOULD COVER THE COST FOR ONE OF THE TIRES, BUT NOT THE OTHER. THE VIN, FAILURE MILEAGE, AND DOT NUMBER WERE UNKNOWN.