NHTSA ID Number: 10242267
Manufacturer Communication Number: 701673
TSB/Document Date: 2023-10-02
Summary
Manufacturing did not install adequate air conditioner draw from the internal part of the vehicle.
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE
VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT
BUILDING 11
423 N MAIN ST
MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218
Technical Service Bulletin: 70-1673
Expiration Date October 1, 2024
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Customer Service
September 2023
This Notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above.
Dear Forest River
Customer:
Forest River is alerting you to an issue involving certain 2023 Riverstone 41RL Fifth Wheel Recreational Vehicles. Please
see the information below, which describes the issue and provides you with details on the steps you should take to have
your vehicle repaired.
WHAT IS THE ISSUE?
Manufacturing did not install adequate air conditioner draw from the internal part of the vehicle.
OWNERS: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free repair. This TSB will
expire on October 1, 2024, or at the end of the Forest River
’s Manufacture Warranty, whichever occurs first. The vehicle
Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of
the issue and provide the TSB number (located at the top of this page) to the dealership. It is also helpful to give the
dealership a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the repair. You may visit www.forestriverinc.com to
search for dealer locations.
HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE?
The estimated time of repair is 1.0 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.
DEALERS: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Remedy Instructions can be found on Dealer Connect.
MAY FOREST RIVER
ASSIST YOU FURTHER?
CONTACT
RIVERSTONE CUSTOMER SERVICE
PHONE
(260) 593-2425
Prior Authorization and Pictures are required for the remedy 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
TSB
REPAIR
NUMBER
CODE
70-1673
SB-431-05-00-004407
70-1673
SB-431-03-00-004406
DESCRIPTION
INSPECTION ONLY
INSTALL 3 RETURN AIR INTAKES
ALLOWABLE
HOUR(S)
.10 HRS
1.0 HRS.
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 service bulletin, you may be eligible for a refund of
previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided within the scope of this Technical Service Bulletin.
Please send the service invoice to the following address:
Riverstone
Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
406 Lehman Dr
Topeka, IN 46571
Sincerely,
Forest River, Inc.
Office of Corporate Compliance
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 70-1673 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS
Make(s): RIVERSTONE
Model(s): RSF41RL
Model Year(s): 2023
Concern:
Inadequate return air intakes.
Correction:
Install three (3) additional return air intakes.
Repair Code: SB-431-03-00-004406
Allotted Time: 1.00 HRS.
Inspection Code: SB-431-05-00-004407
Allotted Time: .10 HRS.
Photo(s) Required: YES, POST REMEDY
Prior Authorization Required: YES
Part(s) Number: F100451070
Part(s) Return: N/A
Turn off LP Gas at LPG Tank(s). 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.
TOOLS NEEDED:
JIG SAW
TAPE MEASURE
STANLEY KNIFE
CORDLESS IMPACT OR DRILL
18 - 1” WOOD SCREWS
NEW RETURN AIR VENTS (3)
STEP 1: LOCATE THE CENTER BETWEEN THE EXISTING VENTS AND LINE UP AS NEEDED FIGURE 1;
STEP 2: MARK WHERE 11-1/8” X 5 3/16” HOLE WILL BE CUT BETWEEN EXISTING 2 VENTS FIGURE 2;
STEP 3: CUT OUT CEILING PANEL USING A JIG SAW, ENSURING ONLY THE CEILING PANEL IS BEING CUT. BE CAREFUL NOT TO CUT
THROUGH THE DUCTING FIGURE 2;
STEP 4: USE STANLEY KNIFE TO CUT OUT FOAM DUCT TO MATCH HOLE IN CEILING PANEL FIGURE 2;
STEP 5: CLEAN/VACUUM DUCTING;
STEP 6: INSTALL RETURN AIR VENT FIGURE 3;
STEP 7: REPEAT AT ALL THREE AIR CONDITIONER LOCATIONS INSIDE THE VEHICLE.
STEP 8: ENSURE TO CLEAN ALL AREAS WHEN COMPLETE.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
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BULLETIN DE SERVICE TECHNIQUE
SERVICE DE LA CONFORMITÉ
Gestion de la sécurité des véhicules et des rappels
édifice 11
423 N MAIN ST
MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218
Bulletin des service technique 70-1673
Date d'expiration : 1er octobre 2024
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Septembre 2023
Cet avis s'applique à votre véhicule portant le numéro d'identification véhicule (NIV) cité plus haut :
Cher client Forest River :
Forest River désire vous aviser d’un problème pouvant affecter certains modèles de caravanes à sellette Riverstone 41RL
de 2023. Veuillez consulter les informations qui suivent pour la description du problème et les instructions détaillées sur
les étapes que vous devez prendre pour faire réparer votre véhicule.
Nature de la défectuosité ou de la non-conformité :
Le manufacturier n’a pas installé une prise de retour d’air climatisé adéquate de l’intérieur du véhicule.
Ce que vous devriez faire :
Veuillez contacter votre concessionnaire immédiatement et prendre un rendez-vous de service pour la correction gratuite. Ce bulletin
de service technique expirera le 1er octobre 2024, ou à la fin de la garantie du manufacturier de Forest River, selon la première
éventualité. Le propriétaire du véhicule est responsable de prendre les dispositions pour que le travail soit effectué. Veuillez mentionner
que vous avez été avisé par Forest River
du problème en cours pour votre véhicule et précisez le numéro de bulletin technique
mentionné à l’en-tête à votre concessionnaire. Il sera aussi utile pour le concessionnaire d'avoir une copie de cette lettre lorsque vous
amènerez votre véhicule pour cette correction. Vous pouvez aussi consulter le site www.ForestRiverinc.com pour l'emplacement des
concessionnaires.
Combien de temps sera nécessaire pour la correction?
La durée estimée de la réparation est d’une heure. Toutefois, le concessionnaire pourrait devoir conserver le véhicule ou programmer
votre rendez-vous à une date ultérieure pour s'ajuster à son horaire de travail régulier.
Ce que le concessionnaire doit faire :
Vous trouverez les procédures de service sur notre plate-forme Dealer Connect.
CONTACT
SERVICE À LA CLIENTÈLE RIVERSTONE
TÉLÉPHONE
(260) 593-2425
Codes de réparations:
Une autorisation préalable et des photographies seront requises lors de la correction et de l’inspection suivant
l’installation. Les photos de la correction sont une condition de paiement devant être fournie avec le code de réparation.
No de bulletin
de service
70-1673
70-1673
CODE DE RÉPARATION
DESCRIPTION
Durée
SB-431-05-00-004407
SB-431-03-00-004406
INSPECTION SEULE
INSPECTION ET RÉPARATION DE 3 RETOURS
.10 HRE
1.0 HRE.
QUOI FAIRE SI VOUS AVEZ DÉJÀ PAYÉ POUR RÉPARER VOTRE VÉHICULE POUR CETTE CONDITION PARTICULIÈRE?
Si vous avez déjà assumé les frais d’une réparation qui serait couverte par cet avis de rappel, vous pourriez être éligible à un
remboursement des frais de réparation encourus. Ces remboursements ne seront appliqués que pour les défectuosités concernées par
ce rappel. Veuillez transmettre la facture de service à l'adresse suivante:
Riverstone
Forest River, Inc
Attn: Warranty Manager
406 Lehman Dr
Topeka, IN 46571
Sincèrement vôtre,
Forest River
Inc.
Bureau de la conformité
corporative
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BULLETIN DE SERVICE TECHNIQUE 70-1673 INSTRUCTIONS CORRECTIVES
Marque(s): Riverstone
Modèle(s): RSF41RL
Année modèle: 2023
Problème :
Retours d’air inadéquats.
Correction :
Installation de trois (3) retours d’air
additionnels
Code réparation : SB-431-03-00-004406
durée allouée :
1.00 HRE.
Code d’Inspection: SB-431-05-00-004407
durée allouée :
0.10 HRS.
Photo(s) Requises: oui, après correction
Autorisation préalable requise : OUI
Numéro de pièce : F100451070
Retour de pièces : S/O
Débranchez les bornes positives et négatives de la batterie et de toute autre batterie auxiliaire, si une génératrice
est installée, assurez-vous qu'elle est à l'arrêt et enfin assurez-vous que le véhicule n'est pas branché à une
alimentation électrique extérieure. Bloquez les pneus et les roues pour empêcher le véhicule de bouger. Le nonrespect de ces règles peut provoquer une électrocution, un incendie, des dommages à la propriété ou des
blessures personnelles, et même la mort.
OUTILLAGE REQUIS :
• SCIE SAUTEUSE
• RUBAN À MESURER
• COUTEAU STANLEY
• PERCEUSE SANS FIL OU À IMPACT
• VIS À BOIS #18 UN POUCE
• TROIS (3) NOUVELLES GRILLES DE RETOUR D’AIR
PROCÉDURE :
ÉTAPE 1: LOCALISEZ LE CENTRE ENTRE LES GRILLES EXISTANTES EN VOUS ALIGNANT COMME SUR
L’ILLUSTRATION 1.
ÉTAPE 2 : MARQUEZ L’OUVERTURE DE 11 POUCES 1/8 PAR 5 POUCES 3/16 (282 MM X 131 MM)
ÉTAPE 3: DÉCOUPEZ LE PANNEAU DU PLAFOND EN UTILISANT LA SCIE SAUTEUSE EN S’ASSURANT DE NE
COUPER QUE LE SEUL PANNEAU SANS PERFORER LE CONDUIT, COMME SUR L’ILLUSTRATION 2.
ÉTAPE 4: EN UTILISANT LE COUTEAU STANLEY, DÉCOUPEZ LE CONDUIT DE MOUSSE EN S’AJUSTANT À
L’OUVERTURE DANS LE PANNEAU
ÉTAPE 5: NETTOYEZ LE CONDUIT, AVEC UN ASPIRATEUR AU BESOIN
ÉTAPE 6 : INSTALLEZ LA GRILLE DE RETOUR D’AIR
ÉTAPE 7: RÉPÉTEZ L’OPÉRATION POUR LES TROIS EMPLACEMENTS DE CLIMATISEURS DANS LE VÉHICULE
ÉTAPE 8 : ASSUREZ-VOUS DE BIEN NETTOYER LES SURFACES APRÈS AVOIR TERMINÉ.
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