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NHTSARecalled Jan 15, 2016 · #16V015000

Fuel Fill Guard Contact May Damage Front Tires

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Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Coachmen Cross Country vehicles manufactured May 26, 2015, to December 2, 2015. During suspension travel, the front tires may be damaged from contacting the fuel fill guard. If the tire contacts the fuel fill guard, it may be damaged and deflate, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Fuel Fill Guard Contact May Damage Front Tires
  • 2016 Coachmen Cross Country
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
2016 Coachmen
UPCs

What you should do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised fuel fill guard that will not contact the tires. Any tire that shows sign of contact with the fuel fill guard will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 10, 2016. Owners east of the Mississippi river may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8317. Owners west of the Mississippi river may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8305. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-01112016-0126.

View the official CPSC notice