Your RV awning fabric may be part of a recall If you have a 2022 or newer unit made by Forest River.
The electric retractable awning has a welded seam on the fabric that may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the RV awning fabric roll or complete awning, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on August 17, 2022. Owners may contact the customer service numbers listed in the recall report for their designated model. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1532. This recall supersedes and expands NHTSA recall number 22V-486.
If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for work within the scope of this defect under recall.
Send the service invoice to the following address:
Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER PO Box 30
Middlebury, IN 46540
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V556000
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Potential Number of Units Affected 49,295
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2023 RVs as listed below.
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
|---|---|---|
| COACHMEN | ADRENALINE | 2022 |
| COACHMEN | APEX | 2022 |
| COACHMEN | BROOKSTONE | 2022 |
| COACHMEN | CATALINA | 2022-2023 |
| COACHMEN | CHAPARRAL | 2022 |
| COACHMEN | CHAPARRAL LITE | 2022 |
| COACHMEN | CLIPPER | 2022 |
| COACHMEN | CROSS TRAIL | 2022-2023 |
| COACHMEN | FREEDOM EXPRESS | 2022 |
| COACHMEN | INDEPENDENCE TRAIL | 2022 |
| COACHMEN | MIRADA | 2022 |
| COACHMEN | PURSUIT | 2022-2023 |
| COACHMEN | SPIRIT | 2022 |
| COACHMEN | SPORTSCOACH | 2022-2023 |
| COACHMEN | VIKING | 2022 |
| COACHMEN | WORK AND PLAY | 2022 |
| EAST TO WEST | AHARA | 2022 |
| EAST TO WEST | DELLA TERRA | 2022-2023 |
| EAST TO WEST | SILVER LAKE | 2022-2023 |
| EAST TO WEST | TANDARA | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | AURORA | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | CARDINAL | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | CEDAR CREEK | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | CHEROKEE | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | FLAGSTAFF | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | FORESTER | 2022-2023 |
| FOREST RIVER | FR3 | 2022-2023 |
| FOREST RIVER | GEORGETOWN | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | IBEX | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | IMPRESSION | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | OZARK | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | PUMA | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | R-POD | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | ROCKWOOD | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | SABRE | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | SANDPIPER | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | SANDSTORM | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | SHOCKWAVE | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | SIERRA | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | SOLERA | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | STEALTH | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | STEALTH EVO | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | SUNSEEKER | 2022-2023 |
| FOREST RIVER | SURVEYOR | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | VENGEANCE | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | VIBE | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDCAT | 2022 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2022-2023 |
| FOREST RIVER | XLR TOYHAULER | 2022 |
| PRIME TIME | AVENGER | 2022 |
| PRIME TIME | CRUSADER | 2022 |
| PRIME TIME | LACROSSE | 2022 |
| PRIME TIME | SANIBEL | 2022 |
| PRIME TIME | TRACER | 2022 |
| SHASTA | OASIS | 2022 |
| SHASTA | PHOENIX | 2022 |
See Other RV Recalls