Cooling system: fanRecall 19V-919 · Coachmen and Dynamax vehicles

Forest River, Inc. recall 19V-919 covers 11 Coachmen and Dynamax vehicles for a cooling system: fan problem, reported to NHTSA on December 23, 2019.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected112 models
ReportedDec 23, 2019Owners notified Sep 14, 2020
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V919000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Dynamax Rev and Coachmen Orion motorhomes built on Ram ProMaster chassis equipped with 3.0L diesel or 3.6L gasoline engines and air conditioning (A/C). The engine cooling fan may seize which can cause the cooling fan motor to overheat.

The risk

An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.

What to do

The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and Chrysler dealers will replace the engine cooling fan module, free of charge. This recall began September 14, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1121 and Chrysler's number for this recall is VB2.

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.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from April 30, 2015 to November 1, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.