The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) has issued the following recalls:
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Unsealed cooktop can cause burner flames to invert
A panel isolating the cooktop from the furnace was improperly sealed during manufacturing and could result in the cooktop flame inverting.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,097
Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Catalina and Forest River Aurora travel trailers. The panel isolating the cooktop from the furnace was improperly sealed during manufacturing, which could result in an inverted cooktop flame. Dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 16. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River’s number for this recall is 203-1454. This recall is an expansion of recall 21V-828.
Tire belt separation increases the crash risk
A manufacturing issue can cause certain tires to experience belt separation.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,164
Forest River is recalling certain 2021-2022 Prime Time Sanibel, Crusader, Forest River Cardinal, and Continental Cargo fifth wheel trailers, equipped with certain Sailun tires, size ST235/80R16/G. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation. Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes, and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed Feb. 16. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1449.
