2006 Forest River Sierra

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 SIERRA TRAILER. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND REAR TIRES SUDDENLY EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT PRIOR TO THE FAILURE THE REAR END OF THE TRAILER WOULD LEAN TOWARDS THE DRIVERS SIDE WHILE TRAVELING. THE TRAILER HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED AND THE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

WE WERE TRAVELING APPROX. 5 - 10 MPH (THROUGH A CAMPGROUND) AND ONE OF THE TIRES EXPLODED WITH A LOUD POP. THE EXPLODING TIRE WAS ON OUR RV/TRAVEL TRAILER. OTHER FELLOW CAMPERS NOTICED BUBBLES ON 2 MORE OF THE TIRES INDICATING THEY TOO WOULD EXPLODE. WE DETERMINED THAT THE LOAD RANGE D IS NOT ENOUGH FOR RV'S. WE HAD ANOTHER EXPERIENCE WITH THE SAME TYPE OF CARLISLE TIRE BEFORE. WE COULDN'T BELIEVE OUR BAD LUCK THAT THIS HAS HAPPENED TO US AGAIN. I HAVE CONTACTED CARLISLE TIRE AND THEY SENT ME THE NORMAL "OUT OF WARRANTY" LETTER. THEY HAVE THESE BAD TIRES IN THEIR POSSESSION, AND THERE IS NO WARRANTY ABOUT IT, THEY ARE DEFECTIVE AND I'M TIRED OF IT COSTING ME MONEY. THERE IS A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE WITH THESE TIRES. THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED, WE WERE TRAVELING ABOUT 55 -60 MPH. SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED. PLEASE GET THESE TIRES OFF THE ROAD. CARLISLE TIRE, RADIAL, ST225/75R15, LOAD RANGE D. P. S. THIS FOREST RIVER PRODUCT IS A CHEROKEE MAKE, BUT COULD NOT FIND CHEROKEE IN YOUR LIST OF OPTIONS, AND WAS FORCED TO CHOOSE SIERRA. SINCERELY, SUZIE AYCOCK *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FOREST RIVER SIERRA (NA) TRAVEL TRAILER. THE TRAILER HAS TOWMASTER TIRES. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE TRAILER WAS LEANING. HE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. FOUR DAYS LATER, THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TRAILER WILL BE NOTIFIED AS WELL. ALL FOUR TIRES WERE REPLACED. THE TIRE SIZE, LINE, DOT NUMBER, AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. NO OTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION WAS APPLICABLE. THE DEALER STATED THE FENDER SKIRT WAS CRACKED DUE TO BLOW OUIT. UPDATED 12/11/07 *TR