NHTSA Recall 20V479000
Filed by Forest River, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2020-08-14. An estimated 1,427 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Coachmen Beyond, 2017-2019 Coachmen CrossFit, and 2016-2020 Galleria motorhomes. The awning may deploy while the vehicle is moving.
Risk
An awning that deploys while the vehicle is moving increases the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a circuit interrupter, free of charge. This recall began September 23, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6310. Forest Rivers's number for this recall is 225-1217.
Manufacturer campaign number: 225-1217
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.