NHTSA Recall 15V798000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9,687 vehicles. It affects 16 models including the Coachmen Aurora.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V798000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-11102015-0109 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | November 25, 2015 |
| Owner notification | March 3, 2016 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014 FR3, 2009 Forest River Encore, Sportscoach Elite, and Aurora, 2008-2009 Cruise Master, 2012-2015 Aviator, 2007-2014 Georgetown, 2007-2009 Legend, 2008-2012 Ridgeview, 2008-2014 Cross Country, 2010-2014 Coachmen Encounter, 2009-2014 Pathfinder, Solera, Mirada, Prism, and Pursuit motorhomes. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Safety risk
Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. Forest River issued an interim notification to owners on January 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service number at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-11102015-0109. Or owners can contact Lippert Components at 1-574-537-8900.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V798000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Coachmen Aurora | 2009 |
| Coachmen Encounter | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Coachmen Mirada | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Coachmen Prism | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Coachmen Pursuit | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Forest River Aviator | 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Forest River Cross Country | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Forest River Encore | 2009 |
| Forest River FR3 | 2014 |
| Forest River Georgetown | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Forest River Legend | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Forest River Pathfinder | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Forest River Ridgeview | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Forest River Solera | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Georgie Boy Cruise Master | 2008, 2009 |
| Sportscoach Elite | 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.