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2015 Coachmen Prism recall: roof and pillars

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 30, 2015. It covers about 378 vehicles.

vehicles affected
378
reported
Mar 30, 2015
owners notified
Mar 23, 2015
related complaints
3

Structure: body: roof and pillars

What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Coachmen Prism recreational vehicles manufactured from July 1, 2014, through October 14, 2014 and built on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter chassis. In the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.
Risk
If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Sprinter will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑0437. Forest River's number for this recall is 15V‑082.

Recall number 15V187000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about body problems.

Questions about recall 15V187000

Is there a recall on the 2015 Coachmen Prism roof and pillars?

Yes. Recall 15V187000, reported on March 30, 2015, covers about 378 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V187000?

Sprinter will notify owners, and Sprinter dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began in March 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑642‑0437. Forest River's number for this recall is 15V‑082.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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