2007-2014 Coachmen Prism and Forest River Solera recall: inflator module
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 3, 2016. It covers about 77 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 77
- reported
- May 3, 2016
- related complaints
- 3
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2007-2014 Solera, and Coachmen Prism vehicles, built on Mercedes-Benz and Freightliner Sprinter chassis. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and either Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Interim notices were sent on June 23, 2016. A second notice will be sent when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑877‑496‑3691 or may call the Sprinter/Takata hotline at 1‑877‑496‑3691. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04262016-0182.
Recall number 16V267000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about airbags problems.
2011 Coachmen Prism2012 Coachmen Prism2013 Coachmen Prism2014 Coachmen Prism2011 Forest River Solera2012 Forest River Solera2013 Forest River Solera2014 Forest River Solera
Questions about recall 16V267000
Is there a recall on the 2007-2014 Coachmen Prism and Forest River Solera inflator module?
Yes. Recall 16V267000, reported on May 3, 2016, covers about 77 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V267000?
Forest River will notify owners, and either Mercedes-Benz or Freightliner dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Interim notices were sent on June 23, 2016. A second notice will be sent when remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑877‑496‑3691 or may call the Sprinter/Takata hotline at 1‑877‑496‑3691. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-04262016-0182.
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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