2011 Forest River Salem recalls

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

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.

Owner notification: December 27, 2017 · Filing manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Defect: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 salem travel trailers manufactured from september 25, 2009, through january 13, 2011. the bottom leaf on the leaf springs may rotate out of position and make contact with the tire.

Why it matters: This will cause the tire to blow out without warning and a loss of control of the vehicle resulting in property damage and/or personal injury or death.

Dealers will place two square bend "u" bolts with washers and nuts and retaining plate that will be centered on the spring center bolt to restrain the lower spring leaf. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 3, 2011. owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.

Owner notification: February 3, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC.

Defect: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 salem and wildwood travel and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october 2009 through june 11, 2010. the temperature control mechanism of the water heater may have been damaged during installation in the unit. as a result, the burner may flame up out of control when lit.

Why it matters: The excess flame outside of the burner chamber can result in a fire in the rv trailer.

Dealers will repair or replace the water heater free of charge. the safety recall began on june 15, 2010. owners may contact forest river at 574-534-6913.

Owner notification: June 15, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: FOREST RIVER, INC.