THOR PRISM 2015: EQUIPMENT
Make : THOR | Model : PRISM | Year : 2015 |
Build Dates : 2009-01-19 - 2017-10-27 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V756000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-12-27 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-11-22 | Date Added to Database: 2017-11-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc. | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 51-0544 | ||
Component: EQUIPMENT | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 365885 | ||
Summary:
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf |
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Consequence:
In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |