2016 FOREST RIVER SHOCKWAVE
3 recalls — 2 complaints
15V831000 Dec 10, 2015
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, and Wildwood recreational trailers. The affected vehicles were mistakenly not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector to warn occupants of elevated levels of carbon monoxide.
Consequence
If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the existing Liquid Propane (L.P.) Detector and install a combination L.P./carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777, extension 53. For... Read more
15V771000 Nov 19, 2015
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2016 Berkshire, Charleston, Legacy, Dynamax, XLR, Continental Cargo, Work & Play, Shockwave, and Coachmen Brookstone recreational vehicles and toy haulers, equipped with Atwood on demand water heaters, models OD45, OD50, and OD50... Read more
Consequence
The overheating of the water may result in the release of steam, possibly causing the operator is to scald themselves and increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners of a field remedy as provided by Atwood to the Dealerships and O.E.M. A. Inspection and installation instructions for the remedy, to be used and applied only by qualified service center personnel. B. Installation of a water flow adjustment STOP KEY that prevents the a... Read more
15V359000 Jun 9, 2015
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Consequence
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER | 1 |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:PLUMBING
Mar 28, 2017
Incident date: Jan 9, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER SHOCKWAVE. UPON ATTEMPTING TO REGULATE THE WATER PRESSURE, THE WATER HEATER AND FUEL VALVE FAILED TO FUNCTION AND CAUSED THE WATER PRESSURE TO FLUCTUATE ALONG WITH THE WATER BEING HOT OR COLD SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MORE THAN... Read more
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER
Mar 28, 2017
Incident date: Jan 9, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER SHOCKWAVE. UPON ATTEMPTING TO REGULATE THE WATER PRESSURE, THE WATER HEATER AND FUEL VALVE FAILED TO FUNCTION AND CAUSED THE WATER PRESSURE TO FLUCTUATE ALONG WITH THE WATER BEING HOT OR COLD SUDDENLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO MORE THAN... Read more
FOREST RIVER SHOCKWAVE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER SHOCKWAVE across all model years (2012–2024).
13
Total Recalls
5
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER SHOCKWAVE — Year by Year
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