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NHTSARecalled Sep 7, 2016 · #16V645000

Roof May Fall Due to Missing Wire Clip

Hazard

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Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Coachmen Viking recreational trailers manufactured May 31, 2016, to August 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be missing wire clip that retains the gas lift roof struts to the mounting bracket. Without the wire retaining clip, the roof lifting strut could detach from the mounting bracket, allowing one side of the roof to drop down quickly, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
Roof May Fall Due to Missing Wire Clip
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
2017 Coachmen
UPCs

What you should do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a wire clip to secure the strut, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-8281. Forest River's number for this recall is 120-08302016-0240.

View the official CPSC notice