Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Surveyor

Feb 12, 2020 — Recall Campaign #20V075000

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 recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4,464 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

20V075000

Manufacturer:	Forest River, Inc.
Recall date:	February 12, 2020
NHTSA Campaign #:	20V075000
Units affected:	4,464

Description:: 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.
Consequeces:: 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.
Corrective action:: 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.

Affects the following:

2020 COACHMEN CLIPPER Complaints
Driver side leaf string of trailer broke causing tire to rub on frame. This "friction" resulted in a fire that destroyed the trailer. State Farm Insurance paid the claim and suggested this be reported to NHTSA.;
2020 COACHMEN VIKING Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2020 COACHMEN VIKING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAMPER LEAKED WATER AND CAUSED THE SEAMS TO DETACH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE STAPLES HOLDING THE WALL PAPER LOOSENED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CAMPER WAS USED ONLY ONCE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE SANDHILL BOAT COMPANY LOCATED AT 3825 RHEA COUNTY HWY, DAYTON, TN 37321 AND WAS INFORMED TO HAVE THE RV TAKEN IN FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REPAIRS WOULD TAKE BETWEEN 1-3 MONTHS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.;
2020 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE Complaints
The contact owned a 2020 Forest River Cherokee. The contact stated that while inside the vehicle, while it was parked in the driveway, an abnormal chemical odor was emitting from the interior and exterior of the vehicle. In addition, afterward, a fuel-burning odor was emitted from the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed black smoke emitting from the battery area. No warning lights were illuminated. The fire department was called and extinguished the fire. The fire department informed the contact that the fire may have started due to a failure of the solar connection. The front end of the vehicle was consumed by the fire. The insurance company was notified. However, no claim has been filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V654000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM).;