October 2, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V605000
P2K Bunk System Inner Gear May Fail
If the motor fails, the bunk may fall while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V605
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 67
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Coachmen Sportscoach and Forest River Georgetown motorhomes. The P2K Bunk Bed System motor may fail, causing the bunk to fall from the stowed position.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bunk motor, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at Sportscoach 1-574-825-8212 or Georgetown 1-574-206-7600. Forest River’s number for this recall is 51-1237.
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.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
The motor in the P2K Bunk System has a potential to fail due to an internal gear failure.
EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
If the inner-gear fails, this failure may allow the bunk to fall freely from a stowed position while in travel mode. This condition may interfere with the operator, potentially resulting in personal injury, which may lead to a crash.
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. However, 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 motor to be inspected for replacement and replaced as necessary. 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 approximately 2.0 hours dependent on the brand of recreational vehicle you own. 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.
RECALL 20V605 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS – GEORGETOWN ONLY | |
Make(s): GEORGETOWN Model(s): MANY Model Year(s): 2021 |
Repair Code: RC-098-01-00-003807 Allotted Time: GT5 1.0 hrs /GT7 2.0 hrs. Inspection Code: N/A Allotted Time: N/A |
Concern: The motor in the P2K Bunk System has a potential to fail due to an internal gear failure. |
Photo(s) Required: NO Prior Authorization Required: YES Part(s) Kit Number: Part(s) Return: YES |
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.
ON THE GT5 SERIES, PRIOR TO CONDUCTING THE LCI REMEDY;
RAISE THE BUNK ALL THE WAY UP;
REMOVE THE BOTTOM PANEL FROM THE BUNK BY REMOVING THE BUTTON CAPS AND REMOVING THE SCREWS. SET THE BOTTOM PANEL, BUTTON CAPS AND SCREWS ASIDE;
REMOVE THE PLASTIC COVER ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BUNK TO EXPOSE THE MOTOR;
NOW MOVE ON TO THE LCI REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS;
TSB Number: 20E-074
Product: EuroLoft™ Bed Lift Motor
Date: 10/21/2020
ONCE COMPLETED, REINSTALL THE BUNK BOTTOM PLASTIC FIRST, THEN THE BOTTOM PANEL USING THE MATERIALS SET ASIDE.
ON THE GT7 SERIES, PRIOR TO CONDUCTING THE LCI REMEDY;
LOWER THE BUNK ALL THE WAY DOWN UNTIL IT CONTACTS THE BOTTOM STOPS;
CLIMB ONTO THE BUNK AND FIND THE RECTANGULAR PANEL INSTALLED ON A CABINET FACE ON THE DOOR SIDE WALL, ABOVE THE BUNK;
REMOVE THE PANEL FROM THE CABINET, SET THE PANEL AND SCREWS ASIDE TO EXPOSE THE BUNK MOTOR;
NOW MOVE ON TO THE LCI REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS;
TSB Number: 20E-074
Product: EuroLoft™ Bed Lift Motor
Date: 10/21/2020
ONCE COMPLETED, REINSTALL THE PANEL AND SCREWS USING THE MATERIALS SET ASIDE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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11/5/2020
This Notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above.
Dear Forest River Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River – Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2021 Forest River Georgetown and Coachmen Sportscoach Class A motorhome recreational vehicles. 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 motor in the P2K Bunk System has a potential to fail due to an internal gear failure.
EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
If the inner-gear fails, this failure may allow the bunk to fall freely from a stowed position while in travel mode. This condition may interfere with the operator, potentially resulting in personal injury, which may lead to a crash.
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. However, 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 motor to be inspected for replacement and replaced as necessary. 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 approximately 2.0 hours dependent on the brand of recreational vehicle you own. 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:
Georgetown Sportscoach
Forest River, Inc. Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER Att. Warranty Manager
55135 CR 1 423 N Main St
Elkhart, IN 46514 Middlebury, IN 46540
DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE
VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT
BUILDING 11
423 N MAIN ST
MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218
NHTSA RECALL: 20V605
CANADA RECALL: N/A
FR ID: 51-1237
<<VIN>>
<<OWNER NAME/DEALERNAME>>
<<ADDRESS>>
<<CITY>>, <<ST>> <<ZIP-XXX>>
O Integrity
O Safety
O Quality
O Customer Service
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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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
Georgetown Customer Service
(574) 206-7600
Sportscoach Customer Service
(574) 825-8212
CONTACT
EMAIL
Georgetown Customer Service
[email protected]
If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle/towable repaired in a reasonable amount of time or without change, you may write to the following address:
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: 20V605
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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11/5/2020
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 – Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a safety defect exists in certain 2021 Forest River Georgetown and Coachmen Sportscoach Class A motorhome 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 08/20/2020 through 9/28/2020
DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE:
The motor in the P2K Bunk System has a potential to fail due to an internal gear failure.
EVALUATION OF RISK:
If the inner-gear fails, this may allow the bunk to fall freely from a stowed position while in travel mode. This condition may interfere with the operator, potentially resulting in personal injury, which may lead to a crash.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
The Dealership Service Department Procedure to replace the motor is located on Dealer Connect.
Sportscoach – Refer to 20E074 Repair Instruction Document
Georgetown – Refer to 20V605 – Remedy Instructions – Georgetown only, and 20E074 Repair Instruction Document
Please see contact options below to order parts and submit claim through Forest River only.
Contact Options:
Forest River Georgetown – 574-206-7600 or by email, [email protected] please have this notice available when calling and they will assist you.
Coachmen Sportscoach – 574-825-8212. Please have this notice available when calling and they will assist you.
WHAT IS THE PART NUMBER FOR THE MOTOR?
Georgetown – F100092516
Sportscoach – F100230280
DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE
VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT
BUILDING 11
423 N MAIN ST
MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218
NHTSA RECALL: 20V605
CANADA RECALL: N/A
FR ID: 51-1237
<<DEALERNAME>>
<<ADDRESS>>
<<CITY>>, <<ST>> <<ZIP-XXX>>
O Integrity
O Safety
O Quality
O Customer Service
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
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PARTS AND RETURN:
Part Return is required for the remedy after installation. Part Return is a condition of payment in which must be provided with a claim against the repair code(s). No Prior Authorization Required. No Pictures Required
DEALER REPAIR CODES: Dealer Connect
UNITED
STATES
CANADA
REPAIR
CODE
DESCRIPTION
ALLOWABLE HOUR(S)
20V605
N/A
RC-098-01-00-003807
REPLACE BUNK MOTOR
PAR Required
HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION:
CONTACT
PHONE
Georgetown Customer Service
(574) 206-7600
Sportscoach Customer Service
(574) 825-8212
CONTACT
EMAIL
Georgetown Customer Service
[email protected]
The Recall shall be considered the utmost priority to remedy the 2021 Forest River Georgetown and Coachmen Sportscoach Class A motorhome recreational vehicles in question. The retail consumer shall not be charged any amount of monies for remedy to their 2021 Forest River Georgetown and Coachmen Sportscoach Class A motorhome recreational vehicles listed under this Recall.
If your dealership has already performed the remedy to 2021 Forest River Georgetown and Coachmen Sportscoach Class A motorhome recreational vehicles, 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 2021 Forest River Georgetown and Coachmen Sportscoach Class A motorhome recreational vehicles 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.
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
COACHMEN | SPORTSCOACH | 2021 |
FOREST RIVER | GEORGETOWN | 2021 |
10 Associated Documents
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-4
RCLQRT-20V605-1585.PDF 211.134KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-2
RCLQRT-20V605-3511.PDF 211.318KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V605-6800.pdf 2647.181KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-20V605-1890.pdf 210.389KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-1
RCLQRT-20V605-4374.PDF 211.234KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-20V605-0072.pdf 226.528KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20V605-1291.pdf 213.463KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20V605-6815.pdf 244.822KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20V605-8392.PDF 215.323KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-3
RCLQRT-20V605-2793.PDF 211.422KB
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