Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systemsRecall 18V-354 · Coachmen and Shasta vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 18V-354 covers 237 Coachmen and Shasta vehicles for a recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems problem, reported to NHTSA on May 30, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 58% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V354000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Coachmen Chaparral, Chaparral Lite and Brookstone, and Shasta Phoenix recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) gas bottle ring on these trailers may not have a deep enough pierce punch to bind the metal strap, possibly resulting in the LP bottle detaching.
The risk
If the LP bottle detaches while moving, it can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install new LP bottle rings, free of charge. The recall began on June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8360. Forest River's number for this recall is 110-0738.
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
58%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 6 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 17, 2018 to May 22, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.