THOR PRISM 2013: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE
Make : THOR | Model : PRISM | Year : 2013 |
Build Dates : 2010-09-30 - 2014-10-23 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V267000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 0000-00-00 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-05-03 | Date Added to Database: 2016-05-03 |
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc. | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 51-04262016-0182 | ||
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE INFLATOR MODULE | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 77 | ||
Summary:
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Solera, and Coachmen Prism vehicles, built on Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter chassis. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture. |
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Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death. |
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Remedy:
Forest River will notify owners, and either Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Interim notices were sent on June 23, 2016. A second notice will be sent when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-877-496-3691 or may call the Sprinter/Takata hotline at 1-877-496-3691. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04262016-0182. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | V Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |