Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systemsRecall 14V-499 · 2012–2015 Coachmen Prism
Forest River, Inc. recall 14V-499 covers 256 2012–2015 Coachmen Prism for a recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems problem, reported to NHTSA on August 13, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 52% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V499000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the LP tank drops or falls off the vehicle while in transit, there is an increased risk of fire or explosion.
The 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
52%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 2011 to May 30, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.