Tl* the contact owns a 2010 forest river sierra rv. The contact stated that the extension for the kitchen counter top that folded up and down was a safety hazard. There was a spring loaded flip lever on each side. The contact stated that when the shelf was released, it dropped down hard and severed the tip of the thumb from the contact's right hand. The contact believed the failure to be a safety hazard because of how hard the shelf is released and the way it is designed. The failure mileage was unavailable. Updated 10/31/11 *bf updated 11/14/11 *bf updated 11/18/11 updated 3/30/12
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- 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
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- What is wrong
- Forest river is recalling model year 2010 sierra and sandpiper recreational travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." on the tire loading information placard and the cargo carrying capacity (ccc) placard the ccc is equal to the gvwr except for the fifth wheel trailers. There is a preloaded weight for the weight of the tripod support frame that the hitch plate rests on while being weighed.
- Risk
- The unit may be overloaded and cause tire failure which may lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Customers must take their unit to a forest river dealer to have it weighed empty and dry at a certified weight scale and the information recorded on the enclosed card and mailed to forest river customer service department to receive the correct placard. This service will be performed for you free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during november 2009. Owners may contact forest river at 574‑534‑3167.
Recall number 09V375000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2010 Forest River Sierra 2
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Is the 2010 Forest River Sierra reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2010 Forest River Sierra, fewer than a typical Sierra model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2010 Forest River Sierra?
Body and structure, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2010 Forest River Sierra have?
2 recalls, covering equipment.
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