NHTSA Recall 14V499000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V499000; Date: Aug. 13, 2014
If the lp tank drops or falls off the vehicle while in transit, there is an increased risk of fire or explosion.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Coachmen Prism; 2013 Coachmen Prism; 2014 Coachmen Prism; 2015 Coachmen Prism
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Systems
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 256
Recall Summary:
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 coachmen 2150le prism motor homes manufactured July 2011 to may 2014. Due to the welds being in an improper location, the liquid propane (lp) tank support braces may not be secure, allowing the lp tank to drop and fall off the vehicle while in transit.
How to Fix:
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during October 2014. Owners may contact coachmen customer service at 1-800-353-7383.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 17, 2014
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