Forest River recalls 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite fifth wheels due to risk of holding tanks dislodging during transit, potentially causing crashes. Owners must have cross-member inspected by dealers.
A tank that becomes dislodged during transit increases the risk of a crash.
Forest River is recalling certain 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite fifth wheels because the cross-member holding tanks may become dislodged during transit, increasing crash risk. Affected owners should have dealers inspect and relocate the cross-member if needed.
The cross-member that holds the holding tanks may not be installed correctly. If it fails to retain the tanks, they can become dislodged during transit, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners of 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite fifth wheels are affected. Those who have the cross-member installed incorrectly are at higher risk of tanks becoming dislodged.
Check for 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite fifth wheels. The recall covers models from 2020-2021 for this specific product line.
Dealers will inspect and relocate the cross-member if necessary at no cost to the owner.
Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022, so you should have received one if affected.
Dealers will inspect and relocate the cross-member as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-7101. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-1561.
The cross-member that holds the holding tanks may not be installed correctly, causing tanks to become dislodged during transit and increasing crash risk.
This recall covers 2020 Coachmen Chaparral Lite fifth wheels. Check your model year and product name.
Dealers will inspect and relocate the cross-member if necessary at no cost. Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-7101.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V813000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 22V813000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and relocate the cross-member as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 29, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-7101. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-1561. 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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