Bunk Bed Supporting Brackets Improperly Installed – 2023 Prime Time Avenger Travel Trailers

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Page 1 of 1 RECALL 22V750 / 2022-572 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS Make(s): PRIME TIME – AVENGER Model(s): AVT23BHS Model Year(s): 2023 Concern: The rear bunkroom flip-up bunk supporting angle brackets may not have been installed completely into backers in the walls. Repair Code: RC-076-13-00-004255 Allotted Time: .50 Inspection Code: N/A Allotted Time: N/A Photo(s) Required: YES Prior Authorization Required: NO Part(s) Kit Number: F100363060 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. STEP 1: LOCATE SLIDEROOM UPPER BUNK; • RAISE THE UPPER BUNK INTO THE NON-USE POSITION; STEP 2: LOCATE THE WHITE ALUMINUM ANGLE BRACKETS ON EACH SIDE OF THE BUNK; • ONE WILL BE ON THE LEFT (REAR) WALL AND ONE WILL BE ON THE RIGHT (FRONT) WALL; STEP 3: REMOVE THE BRACKETS FROM THE WALL WITH CARE; • APPLY LIQUID NAILS TO THE BACKSIDE OF THE ALUMINUM BRACKET(S) STEP 4: RE-INSTALL THE ALUMINUM BRACKETS TO THE WALL, USING THE SAME HOLES AND FASTENERS; • ENSURE THE LIQUID NAILS IS SQUISHED SO IT MAY BOND THE PANEL AND BRACKET; STEP 5: USING CARE, KNOCK ON THE WALL AND LOCATE TWO ADDITIONAL STUDS CLOSEST TO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE; • LOCATE AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS IN THIS LOCATION TO ENSURE THE BRACKET(S) ARE SECURED PROPERLY TO THE WALL; STEP 6: INSTALL THE TWO STYLES FROM THE PARTS KIT AT THE CENTER OF THE ALUMINUM BRACKET AND TO THE FLOOR; • ONE STYLE FOR LEFT BUNK BRACKET AND ONE STYLE FOR THE RIGHT BUNK BRACKET; • APPLY LIQUID NAILS TO THE BACKSIDE OF THE STYLES; • ENSURE THE LIQUID NAILS IS SQUISHED SO IT MAY BOND THE STYLE AND WALL PANEL; • FIGURE 1 (LEFT) FIGURE 2 (RIGHT) STEP 7: CLEAN AREA; STEP 8: CLAIM REPAIR CODE. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 1 of 2 October 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 2023 Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHS Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicles. 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 8/24/2022 through 10/4/2022 WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE? The rear bunkrooms’ flip-up bunks supporting angle brackets may not have been installed completely into backers in the walls. EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL. If the bunk angle support bracket fails to support the bunk, the bunk may fail, allowing a user to fall from the bunk which may potentially lead to personal injury. SERVICE PROCEDURE: Dealership Service Department procedures for addressing the bunk angle brackets can be found on Dealer Connect WHAT IS THE PART NUMBER OF THE REMEDY KIT? F100363060 PARTS AND RETURN: Pictures are required for the remedy and/or inspection 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) 22V750 2022-572 RC-076-13-00-004255 PERFROM REMEDY .50 HRS HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION: CONTACT PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE (574) 862-1025 DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT BUILDING 11 423 N MAIN ST MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218 NHTSA RECALL: 22V750 CANADA RECALL: 2022-572 FR ID: 50-1566 <> <