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August 1, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V559000
Pull-Out Bunk Not Be Laminated Properly
A pull-out bunk that fails during use can increase the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V559
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 449
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Viking, Clipper, and VTREC camping trailers. The pull-out bunk bed may not be laminated and therefore not support weight as intended, causing the pull-out bunk to fail.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the bunk(s) for lamination and replace them if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 24, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-269-467-8281. Forest River’s number for this recall is 120-1540.
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.nhtsa.gov.
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent in accordance with the requirements of the United States’ National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022 Viking, Clipper and VTREC 1,2 and 3 camping trailers. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
The pullout bunk of the tent camper may not be laminated as designed. The pullout bunk may potentially be non-laminated. Without being a laminated pullout bunk may not meet the load rating.
EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
If the bunk is not laminated, it may not meet the load rating. If the load rating is not met, there is an increased chance of the pull-out bunk failing, causing personal injury.
WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?
Forest River is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership. An authorized Forest River dealer or service center will need to perform the remedy to inspect the bunk for lamination and replace the bunk(s) if found to not be laminated. It is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy.
You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations.
HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE?
The estimated time of repair is 2.0 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION?
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 within the scope of this defect under recall.
Please send the service invoice to the following address:
Viking
Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
580 West Burr Oak St.
Centreville, MI 49032
RECALL 22V559 / 2022-416 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS
Make(s): VIKING & CLIPPER Model(s): MANY, SEE BELOW Model Year(s): 2022 |
Repair Code: RC-090-01-00-004227 Allotted Time: 2.00 HRS. Inspection Code: RC-090-05-00-004226 Allotted Time: .50 HRS. |
Concern: The pullout bunk(s) of the tent camper may not be laminated as designed. Without being a laminated pullout bunk(s), the bunk(s) may not meet the load rating. |
Photo(s) Required: YES, PRE/POST Prior Authorization Required: YES Part(s) Kit Number: SEE BELOW Part(s) Return: N/A |
Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death.
CERTAIN 2022 – CLIPPER – CP107LS, CP108ST, CP1285SST, CP128LS & CP806XLS
CERTAIN 2022 – VIKING – VK1706XLS, VK2107LS, VK2108ST, VK2308LS & VK2485SST
CERTAIN 2022 – VTREC – VTV1, VTV2 & VTV3
REPLACEMENT BUNK(S) – ORDER FROM PLANT:
48” LAMINATED PULL-OUT BUNK
54” LAMINATED PULL-OUT BUNK
60” LAMINATED PULL-OUT BUNK
70” LAMINATED PULL-OUT BUNK
INSPECTION:
STEP 1: RAISE THE ROOF AND DEPLOY THE BUNKS;
STEP 2: USE A HAND, RUBBER MALLET OR OTHER TOOL TO TAP ON THE BUNK;
- WHEN TAPPED OR PUSHED ON, IF THE BUNK PANELS “GIVES” THEN IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED;
- WHEN TAPPED OR PUSHED ON, IF THE BUNK PANELS DO NOT “GIVE” THEN THE BUNK IS GOOD;
- ENSURE TO CHECK ALL BUNK(S) ON THE VEHICLE;
STEP 3: IF THE BUNK(S) ARE GOOD, CLAIM THE INSPECTION CODE ONLY;
STEP 4: IF ANY BUNK IS FOUND TO BE “BAD” (NON-LAMINATED), MOVE ON TO REMEDY;
REMEDY:
STEP 1: REMOVE THE HARDWARE FROM THE GOLD COLORED RAILS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE BODY RAILS;
STEP 3: REMOVE THE FASTENERS THAT CLAMP THE CANVAS TO THE END OF THE BUNK;
STEP 4: REMOVE THE BUNK FROM THE VEHICLE AND SET ASIDE ONTO SAW HORSES;
STEP 5: REMOVE THE ALUMINUM PARAMETER FRAMEWORK FROM THE BUNK;
- SET ALL FASTENERS AND ALUMINUM ASIDE FOR REUSE;
- REMOVE THE BLACK ANGLES FROM THE BUNK;
- REMOVE THE PULL STRAP;
- REMOVE ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE BUNK;
- NOTE HOW THE FASTENERS ARE ATTACHING THE ALUMINUM FRAMEWORK TO THE BUNK AS IT WILL NEED TO INSTALLED ONTO THE REPLACEMENT BUNK THE SAME FASHION;
STEP 6: SET THE NON-LAMINATED BUNK ASIDE
STEP 7: PUT THE NEW LAMINATED BUNK ONTO THE SAW HORSES;
STEP 8: RE-ATTACHED ALL COMPONENTS IN THE REVERSE ORDER IN WHICH THEY CAME OFF THE BUNK;
STEP 9: RE-ATTACH THE TENT CLAMP TO THE END OF THE BUNK;
STEP 10: RE-ATTACH TO THE GOLD COLORED RAILS;
STEP 11: RE-ATTACH GOLD COLOR RAILS TO THE BODY RAILS;
STEP 12: MOVE BUNK IN AND OUT, DEPLOY THE TENT BOW AND SET UP THE BUNK TO ENSURE PROPER WORKING ORDER;
STEP 13: CLAIM THE REPAIR CODE.
Chronology :
On July 25, 2022, the manufacturing plant received a single dealer complaint.
On July 28, 2022, the manufacturing plant was able to determine the vehicles that were affected by using manufacturing records
On July 29, 2022, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall.
3 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
COACHMEN | CLIPPER | 2022 |
COACHMEN | V-TREC | 2022 |
COACHMEN | VIKING | 2022 |
8 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-22V559-8823.PDF 215.004KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-22V559-3738.pdf 135.041KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-22V559-5838.pdf 172.685KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-3
RCLQRT-22V559-0025.PDF 211.134KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-4
RCLQRT-22V559-0496.PDF 211.239KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2023-1
RCLQRT-22V559-7516.PDF 211.319KB
Latest Recalls Documents
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Page 1 of 1 RECALL 22V559 / 2022-416 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS Make(s): VIKING & CLIPPER Model(s): MANY, SEE BELOW Model Year(s): 2022 Concern: The pullout bunk(s) of the tent camper may not be laminated as designed. Without being a laminated pullout bunk(s), the bunk(s) may not meet the load rating. Repair Code: RC-090-01-00-004227 Allotted Time: 2.00 HRS. Inspection Code: RC-090-05-00-004226 Allotted Time: .50 HRS. Photo(s) Required: YES, PRE/POST Prior Authorization Required: YES Part(s) Kit Number: SEE BELOW Part(s) Return: N/A Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death. CERTAIN 2022 – CLIPPER – CP107LS, CP108ST, CP1285SST, CP128LS & CP806XLS CERTAIN 2022 – VIKING – VK1706XLS, VK2107LS, VK2108ST, VK2308LS & VK2485SST CERTAIN 2022 – VTREC – VTV1, VTV2 & VTV3 REPLACEMENT BUNK(S) – ORDER FROM PLANT: 48” LAMINATED PULL-OUT BUNK 54” LAMINATED PULL-OUT BUNK 60” LAMINATED PULL-OUT BUNK 70” LAMINATED PULL-OUT BUNK INSPECTION: STEP 1: RAISE THE ROOF AND DEPLOY THE BUNKS; STEP 2: USE A HAND, RUBBER MALLET OR OTHER TOOL TO TAP ON THE BUNK; • WHEN TAPPED OR PUSHED ON, IF THE BUNK PANELS “GIVES” THEN IT NEEDS TO BE REPLACED; • WHEN TAPPED OR PUSHED ON, IF THE BUNK PANELS DO NOT “GIVE” THEN THE BUNK IS GOOD; • ENSURE TO CHECK ALL BUNK(S) ON THE VEHICLE; STEP 3: IF THE BUNK(S) ARE GOOD, CLAIM THE INSPECTION CODE ONLY; STEP 4: IF ANY BUNK IS FOUND TO BE “BAD” (NON-LAMINATED), MOVE ON TO REMEDY; REMEDY: STEP 1: REMOVE THE HARDWARE FROM THE GOLD COLORED RAILS THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE BODY RAILS; STEP 3: REMOVE THE FASTENERS THAT CLAMP THE CANVAS TO THE END OF THE BUNK; STEP 4: REMOVE THE BUNK FROM THE VEHICLE AND SET ASIDE ONTO SAW HORSES; STEP 5: REMOVE THE ALUMINUM PARAMETER FRAMEWORK FROM THE BUNK; • SET ALL FASTENERS AND ALUMINUM ASIDE FOR REUSE; • REMOVE THE BLACK ANGLES FROM THE BUNK; • REMOVE THE PULL STRAP; • REMOVE ALL COMPONENTS FROM THE BUNK; • NOTE HOW THE FASTENERS ARE ATTACHING THE ALUMINUM FRAMEWORK TO THE BUNK AS IT WILL NEED TO INSTALLED ONTO THE REPLACEMENT BUNK THE SAME FASHION; STEP 6: SET THE NON-LAMINATED BUNK ASIDE STEP 7: PUT THE NEW LAMINATED BUNK ONTO THE SAW HORSES; STEP 8: RE-ATTACHED ALL COMPONENTS IN THE REVERSE ORDER IN WHICH THEY CAME OFF THE BUNK; STEP 9: RE-ATTACH THE TENT CLAMP TO THE END OF THE BUNK; STEP 10: RE-ATTACH TO THE GOLD COLORED RAILS; STEP 11: RE-ATTACH GOLD COLOR RAILS TO THE BODY RAILS; STEP 12: MOVE BUNK IN AND OUT, DEPLOY THE TENT BOW AND SET UP THE BUNK TO ENSURE PROPER WORKING ORDER; STEP 13: CLAIM THE REPAIR CODE.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 1 of 2 August 24, 2022 This Notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above. Dear Forest River Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent in accordance with the requirements of the United States’ National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022 Viking, Clipper and VTREC 1,2 and 3 camping trailers. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person. WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE? The pullout bunk of the tent camper may not be laminated as designed. The pullout bunk may potentially be non-laminated. Without being a laminated pullout bunk may not meet the load rating. EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL. If the bunk is not laminated, it may not meet the load rating. If the load rating is not met, there is an increased chance of the pull-out bunk failing, causing personal injury. WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO? Forest River is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River dealership. An authorized Forest River dealer or service center will need to perform the remedy to inspect the bunk for lamination and replace the bunk(s) if found to not be laminated. It is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy. You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations. HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE? The estimated time of repair is 2.0 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule. WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION? 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 within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Viking Forest River, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 580 West Burr Oak St. Centreville, MI 49032 DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT BUILDING 11 423 N MAIN ST MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218 NHTSA RECALL: 22V559 CANADA RECALL: 2022-416 FR ID: 120-1540 <> <> <
> <>, <> <> O Integrity O Safety O Quality O Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 2 of 2 WHAT IF YOU NO LONGER OWN THIS VEHICLE? If you no longer own this vehicle and have the address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner within 10 working days after the day in which the notice is received. You have received this letter because government regulations require that a notification is sent to the last known owner of record. Our records indicate that you are the current owner. PLEASE NOTE: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THAT ANY VEHICLE LESSOR RECEIVING THIS RECALL NOTICE MUST FORWARD A COPY OF THIS NOTICE TO THE LESSEE WITHIN TEN DAYS. MAY FOREST RIVER ASSIST YOU FURTHER? If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired, please contact your Forest River Representative listed below: CONTACT PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE (269) 467-8288 If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable amount of time or without charge, you may write to the following address: For Canadian Owners Please Contact: Head of Recalls Motor Vehicle Safety Investigations Laboratory Transport Canada 80 Noël street, Gatineau, Quebec, J8Z 0A1 Telephone (800) 333-0510 Facsimile (819) 420-4292 Recall ID: 2022-416 For US Owners Please Contact: Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 Or you may call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or (TTY: 1-800-424-9153). Or visit www.safercar.gov and search; Recall ID: 22V559 Sincerely, Forest River Inc. Office of Corporate Compliance**************************************************************************************************************IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 1 of 2 August 2022 Pursuant to USC49CFR §577.13 – Notification to Dealerships and Distributors – Paragraph B “It is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.” –Forest River motorized and towable products are contained in this section- CANADA: Pursuant to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act, section 5 Companies who sell new non-complying vehicles may be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Substantial penalties apply to violations of this law. This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person. Forest River has decided that a safety defect exists in certain 2022 Viking, Clipper and VTREC 1,2 and 3 camping trailers. Forest River is recalling the defect model(s) to ensure the safety of our future retail consumers and your dealership. Forest River apologizes for any inconvenience this action may cause your dealership; however, safety continued satisfaction and our commitment to building great products are of the utmost importance to Forest River. The identified VIN referenced in the attached document(s). The designated Date range of production is 9/15/2021 through 4/29/2022. WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE? The pullout bunk of the tent camper may not be laminated as designed. The pullout bunk may potentially be non-laminated. Without being a laminated pullout bunk may not meet the load rating. EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL. If the bunk is not laminated, it may not meet the load rating. If the load rating is not met, there is an increased chance of the pull-out bunk failing, causing personal injury. SERVICE PROCEDURE: Dealership Service Department procedures for addressing the pull out bunk inspection and replacement can be found on Dealer Connect. WHAT IS THE PART NUMBER OF THE REMEDY KIT? 48” LAMINATED PULL-OUT BUNK 54” LAMINATED PULL-OUT BUNK 60” LAMINATED PULL-OUT BUNK 70” LAMINATED PULL-OUT BUNK Prior authorization and pictures are required for the remedy, inspection and after installation. Pictures of the remedy are a condition of payment in which must be provided with a claim against the repair code(s). DEALER REPAIR CODES: Dealer Connect UNITED STATES CANADA REPAIR CODE DESCRIPTION ALLOWABLE HOUR(S) 22V559 2022-416 RC-090-05-00-004226 Inspect Bunk Only .50 HRS 22V559 2022-416 RC-090-01-00-004227 Inspect and Replace Bunk 2.0 HRS DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT BUILDING 11 423 N MAIN ST MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218 NHTSA RECALL: 22V559 CANADA RECALL: 2022-416 FR ID: 120-1540 <> < > <>, <> <> O Integrity O Safety O Quality O Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 2 of 2 HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION: CONTACT PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE (269) 467- 8288 The Recall shall be considered the utmost priority to remedy the 2022 Viking, Clipper and VTREC 1,2 and 3 camping trailers in question. The retail consumer shall not be charged any amount of monies for remedy to their 2022 Viking, Clipper and VTREC 1,2 and 3 camping trailers listed under this Recall. If your dealership has already performed the remedy to 2022 Viking, Clipper and VTREC 1,2 and 3 camping trailers, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). If the remedy needs to be performed on an out of warranty 2022 Viking, Clipper and VTREC 1,2 and 3 camping trailers in which the VIN falls under as stated in the identified VIN listing, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). Notice: In no manner shall a Forest River Product Owner or Coachmen Product Owner be charged any fee(s) for scheduling, conduction or completion of the recall. Additionally, all dealership(s) that are Forest River and/or Coachmen dealership(s) are Federally Mandated to perform the recall once presented with this recall whether by the Owner or Dealership receipt of this letter, without denial of service to the Owner. Lastly, denial of a remedy for this recall is a Federal Violation punishable by law resulting substantial fines and/or civil penalties. Federal Regulation requires that any lessor receiving this Recall must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. If your dealership no longer owns this vehicle, please inform the Warranty Manager of the product listed above of the change of ownership. Sincerely, Forest River, Inc. Office of Corporate Compliance**************************************************************************************************************OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-559 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Submission Date : AUG 01, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-559 Manufacturer Recall No. : 120-1540 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Address : 55470 CR 1 P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 449 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Coachmen Viking, Clipper and VTREC Camping Trailers Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The manufacturing plant began laminating the bunks at model change, September 1, 2021. Using productions records, they identified that units manufactured after March 31, 2022, are not affected as they have the correct laminated bunk. 2022 CLIPPER CAMPING TRAILER CP107LS 36 2022 CLIPPER CAMPING TRAILER CP108ST 57 2022 CLIPPER CAMPING TRAILER CP1285SST 77 2022 CLIPPER CAMPING TRAILER CP128LS 13 2022 CLIPPER CAMPING TRAILER CP806XLS 75 2022 VIKING CAMPING TRAILER VK1706XLS 62 2022 VIKING CAMPING TRAILER VK2107LS 32 2022 VIKING CAMPING TRAILER VK2108ST 16 2022 VIKING CAMPING TRAILER VK2308LS 12 2022 VIKING CAMPING TRAILER VK2485SST 31 2022 V-TREC VTV1 3 2022 V-TREC VTV2 6 2022 V-TREC VTV3 29 Grand Total 449 Production Dates : SEP 15, 2021 – APR 29, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-559 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The pullout bunk of the tent camper may not be laminated as designed. The pullout bunk may potentially be non-laminated. Without being a laminated pullout bunk may not meet the load rating. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the bunk is not laminated, it may not meet the load rating. If the load rating is not met, there is an increased chance of the pull-out bunk failing, causing personal injury. Description of the Cause : Internal manufacturing error. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Component Name 1 : 48″ Pull-Out Bunk – Non-Laminated Component Description : 48″ Pull-Out Bunk – Non-Laminated Component Part Number : N/A Component Name 2 : 54″ Pull-Out Bunk – Non-Laminated Component Description : 54″ Pull-Out Bunk – Non-Laminated Component Part Number : N/A Component Name 3 : 60″ Pull-Out Bunk – Non-Laminated Component Description : 60″ Pull-Out Bunk – Non-Laminated Component Part Number : N/A Component Name 4 : 70″ Pull-Out Bunk – Non-Laminated Component Description : 70″ Pull-Out Bunk – Non-Laminated Component Part Number : N/A Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-559 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On July 25, 2022, the manufacturing plant received a single dealer complaint. On July 28, 2022, the manufacturing plant was able to determine the vehicles that were affected by using manufacturing records On July 29, 2022, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers and Dealers. An authorized Forest River dealer or service center will need to perform the remedy to inspect the bunk for lamination and replace the bunk(s) if found to not be laminated What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (269) 467-8281 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 within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Viking Forest River, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 580 West Burr Oak St. Centreville, MI 49032 How Remedy Component Differs The pull out bunk will now be laminated. Involved Components Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-559 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 from Recalled Component : 48″ Pull-Out Bunk – Non-Laminated 54″ Pull-Out Bunk – Non-Laminated 60″ Pull-Out Bunk – Non-Laminated 70″ Pull-Out Bunk – Non-Laminated Replacement Components 48″ Pull-Out Bunk – LAMINATED 54″ Pull-Out Bunk – LAMINATED 60″ Pull-Out Bunk – LAMINATED 70″ Pull-Out Bunk – LAMINATED Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : Using manufacturing records, the plant was able to determine that pullout bunks manufactured after March 31, 2022 where laminated. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 10, 2022 – SEP 10, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : SEP 10, 2022 – SEP 10, 2022 * NR – Not ReportedSEOCONTENT-END