EQUIPMENT
Published November 29, 2017 · Recall initiated: November 22, 2017
What's the hazard
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
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- CONTINENTAL CARGO
- Model
- CONTINENTAL CARGO
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 CONTINENTAL CARGO CONTINENTAL CARGO | 2015 CONTINENTAL CARGO CONTINENTAL CARGO | 2014 CONTINENTAL CARGO CONTINENTAL CARGO | 2012 CONTINENTAL CARGO CONTINENTAL CARGO | 2008 CONTINENTAL CARGO CONTINENTAL CARGO | 2005 CONTINENTAL CARGO CONTINENTAL CARGO | 2004 CONTINENTAL CARGO CONTINENTAL CARGO | 2010 CONTINENTAL CARGO CONTINENTAL CARGO | 2011 CONTINENTAL CARGO CONTINENTAL CARGO | 2015 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE | 2012 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE | 2008 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE | 2007 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE | 2006 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE | 2005 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE | 2004 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE | 2003 FOREST RIVER BERKSHIRE | 2018 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON | 2017 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON | 2016 FOREST RIVER CHARLESTON
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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