NHTSA Recall 15V187000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V187000; Date: Mar. 30, 2015
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Coachmen Prism
Component: Structure:body:roof And Pillars
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 378
Recall Summary:
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 coachmen prism recreational vehicles manufactured from July 1, 2014, through October 14, 2014 and built on mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
How to Fix:
Sprinter will notify owners, and sprinter dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0437. Forest river's number for this recall is 15v-082.
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: Mar 23, 2015
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