The contact owns a 2016 Coachmen Orion RV. The contact stated that the vehicle was stationary with the hazardous flashers activated a burning plastic type odor was suddenly present coming from the vehicle. Upon inspection it was discovered that a box under the cabinet that housed the electronics wiring for the exterior warning lights had overheated and melted causing a liquid substance to leak onto the floor of the RV. The cause of the failure was diagnosed as the fuse box needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were both notified regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.
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Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Coachmen Orion, 2019-2020 Lone Star Handicap Vans, and 2016-2018 Dynamax Rev vehicles. The transmission shifter cable may separate and disconnect from the transmission, causing the vehicle to not perform shifts intended by the driver and the gear shift lever position not matching the actual transmission gear.
- Risk
- The driver may be unaware of the actual gear position and unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler USA dealers will replace the transmission shift cable, free of charge. The recall began April 20, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑348‑7440 or Chrysler (FCA) Ram Trucks at 1‑866‑726‑4636. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1149.
Recall number 20V158000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An overheated fan motor increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 19V919000 · Recall details
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit:
- Risk
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑348‑7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1‑855‑262‑3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
Recall number 17V756000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Dynamax Rev recreational vehicles manufactured from April 1, 2015, through February 15, 2016, and 2016-2017 Coachman Orion recreational vehicles manufactured from May 18, 2015, through December 10, 2015. These vehicles, built on RAM ProMaster chassis, have an ignition switch that may have an intermittent loss of electrical contact.
- Risk
- An intermittent loss of contact can result in a vehicle stall and/or a partial or complete loss of air bags, anti-lock brakes, electronic stability control and/or instrument panel cluster. Loss of functionality with any of these safety systems can increase the risk of crash and/or increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) dealers will replace the ignition switch contact holder block, free of charge. The recall began on May 20, 2016. Owners may call the FCA Recall Assistance Center at 1‑800‑853‑1403 or contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑262‑3474. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-022242016-0138.
Recall number 16V126000 · Recall details
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Is the 2016 Coachmen Orion reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Coachmen Orion, close to a typical Orion model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Coachmen Orion?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2016 Coachmen Orion have?
4 recalls, covering power train, engine and engine cooling and equipment.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Coachmen Orion electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 16V126000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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