NHTSA Recall 16V552000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,330 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Forest River Dynamax.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V552000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-07152016-0225 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
| Report received | July 25, 2016 |
| Owner notification | September 12, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Dynamax and Coachmen Pursuit recreational vehicles and 2016-2017 Freelander and Orion recreational vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 302, "Flammability of Interior Materials."
Safety risk
A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Dynamax customer service at 1-574-262-3474, Pursuit customer service at 1-574-825-8305 (east of the Mississippi) or 1-574-825-8317 (west of the Mississippi) and Freelander or Orion customer service at 1-574-825-8602. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-07152016-0225.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V552000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Dynamax | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Forest River Freelander | 2016, 2017 |
| Forest River Orion | 2016, 2017 |
| Forest River Pursuit | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
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.