Recall 20V075000: 2019–2020 Coachmen Clipper, 2019–2020 Coachmen Viking, 2020 Forest River Cherokee +6 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Feb 12, 2020
Vehicles affected
4,464
Models
9
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Surveyor, NO BO, Cherokee, R. POD, Clipper, Viking, Independence, Puma and East to West trailers. The spare tire carrier U-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle.

The risk

If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace U-bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 20, 2020. Owners may contact Surveyor, NO BO, R. and POD customer service at 1-574-642-3119, Independence, Viking, and Clipper customer service at 1-269-467-4600, Puma customer service at -574-642-0606, East and West customer service at 1-574-264-6664 or Cherokee customer service at 1-877-426-5337. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1133.

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2019 Coachmen Clipper
  • 2020 Coachmen Clipper
  • 2019 Coachmen Viking
  • 2020 Coachmen Viking
  • 2020 Forest River Cherokee
  • 2020 Forest River East TO West
  • 2020 Forest River Independence
  • 2020 Forest River NO Boundaries
  • 2020 Forest River Puma
  • 2020 Forest River R-Pod
  • 2020 Forest River Surveyor

Details

NHTSA campaign
20V075000
Manufacturer campaign
51-1133
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Owner letters
Mar 20, 2020
Components
Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer (Other / Unknown); Tires:temporary/emergency spare tire (Wheels & Tires)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology