If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
If the tongue jack retracts or extends unexpectedly, there could be an increased risk of a crash or injury.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224694-coachmen-viking-2018-recall-equipment · Recall date December 1, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V051000
“COACHMEN VIKING (2018) recall — Equipment.” GovInfoNow, recall dated December 1, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224694-coachmen-viking-2018-recall-equipment. Based on NHTSA recall 18V051000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V051000).
Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; Viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; Palomino owners can call 1-269-432-3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V051000 — Forest River, Inc. COACHMEN VIKING (2018) recall — Equipment Hello, I own a COACHMEN VIKING (2018) recall — Equipment that is covered by recall 18V051000 from Forest River, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and a Forest River or a Lippert dealer will replace the power tongue jack, free of charge. The recall began on February 20, 2018. Rockwood and Flagstaff Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164; XLR ToyHauler owners can call 1-574-642-0432; Viking owners can call 1-269-467-4600; Freedom Express owners can call 1-574-825-8205; Palomino owners can call 1-269-432-3246. Lippert Customer service can be reached at 1-574-538-4514 or by email at recall@lci1.com. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0610. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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