2013 Forest River Pathfinder | 2009 Coachmen Pursuit | 2010 Forest River Ridgeview | 2008 Forest River Ridgeview | 2014 Forest River Solera | 2012 Coachmen Encounter | 2013 Forest River Georgetown | 2008 Forest River Legend | 2007 Forest River Legend | 2011 Forest River Solera | 2009 Sportscoach Elite | 2014 Forest River Cross Country | 2010 Coachmen Pursuit | 2013 Forest River Cross Country | 2010 Forest River Cross Country | 2009 Forest River Cross Country | 2008 Forest River Cross Country | 2012 Coachmen Pursuit | 2009 Georgie Boy Cruise Master | 2009 Forest River Pathfinder — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
Published November 25, 2015 · Recall initiated: November 25, 2015
Summary
NHTSA records recall 15V798000, published November 25, 2015. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2013 Forest River Pathfinder | 2009 Coachmen Pursuit | 2010 Forest River Ridgeview | 2008 Forest River Ridgeview | 2014 Forest River Solera | 2012 Coachmen Encounter | 2013 Forest River Georgetown | 2008 Forest River Legend | 2007 Forest River Legend | 2011 Forest River Solera | 2009 Sportscoach Elite | 2014 Forest River Cross Country | 2010 Coachmen Pursuit | 2013 Forest River Cross Country | 2010 Forest River Cross Country | 2009 Forest River Cross Country | 2008 Forest River Cross Country | 2012 Coachmen Pursuit | 2009 Georgie Boy Cruise Master | 2009 Forest River Pathfinder — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- PATHFINDER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2013 FOREST RIVER PATHFINDER | 2009 COACHMEN PURSUIT | 2010 FOREST RIVER RIDGEVIEW | 2008 FOREST RIVER RIDGEVIEW | 2014 FOREST RIVER SOLERA | 2012 COACHMEN ENCOUNTER | 2013 FOREST RIVER GEORGETOWN | 2008 FOREST RIVER LEGEND | 2007 FOREST RIVER LEGEND | 2011 FOREST RIVER SOLERA | 2009 SPORTSCOACH ELITE | 2014 FOREST RIVER CROSS COUNTRY | 2010 COACHMEN PURSUIT | 2013 FOREST RIVER CROSS COUNTRY | 2010 FOREST RIVER CROSS COUNTRY | 2009 FOREST RIVER CROSS COUNTRY | 2008 FOREST RIVER CROSS COUNTRY | 2012 COACHMEN PURSUIT | 2009 GEORGIE BOY CRUISE MASTER | 2009 FOREST RIVER PATHFINDER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Forest River Pathfinder | 2009 Coachmen Pursuit | 2010 Forest River Ridgeview | 2008 Forest River Ridgeview | 2014 Forest River Solera | 2012 Coachmen Encounter | 2013 Forest River Georgetown | 2008 Forest River Legend | 2007 Forest River Legend | 2011 Forest River Solera | 2009 Sportscoach Elite | 2014 Forest River Cross Country | 2010 Coachmen Pursuit | 2013 Forest River Cross Country | 2010 Forest River Cross Country | 2009 Forest River Cross Country | 2008 Forest River Cross Country | 2012 Coachmen Pursuit | 2009 Georgie Boy Cruise Master | 2009 Forest River Pathfinder — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 15V798000 on November 25, 2015. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: PATHFINDER.