StructureRecall 16V-645 · 2017 Coachmen Viking
Forest River, Inc. recall 16V-645 covers 109 2017 Coachmen Viking for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on September 7, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V645000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Coachmen Viking recreational trailers manufactured May 31, 2016, to August 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may be missing wire clip that retains the gas lift roof struts to the mounting bracket.
The risk
Without the wire retaining clip, the roof lifting strut could detach from the mounting bracket, allowing one side of the roof to drop down quickly, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a wire clip to secure the strut, free of charge. The recall began on September 29, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-8281. Forest River's number for this recall is 120-08302016-0240.
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
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 31, 2016 to August 23, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.