2014 FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY
2 recalls — 2 complaints
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
13V203000 May 17, 2013
EQUIPMENT
Defect Description
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Forest River models Blue Ridge, Cardinal, Cherokee, Columbus, EVO, Georgetown, Flagstaff, Forester, Lexington, Puma, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandpiper, Sandstorm, Sierra, Stealth, Sunseeker, Wildcat, Wildwood, Work and Play and XLR; Coachmen mod... Read more
Consequence
If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners and Dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. The safety recall began on July 29, 2013. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-389-4600 or Dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. Owners are being instructed not to d... Read more
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| WHEELS | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
WHEELS
Oct 13, 2014
Incident date: Oct 8, 2014
TIRE FAILURE. TIRE SEPARATED FROM RIM, (INNER & OUTER). THIS WHEEL IS ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AXLE. TIRE RUBBER REMNANTS DESTROYED WIRES TO ELECTRIC BRAKES. THESE WIRES ARE LOCATED ON THE AXLE JUST INSIDE THE WHEEL. THE TIRES ON THE CAMPER ARE VAIL SPORT ST205/75D14. THIS IS THE SECOND SUCH FAI... Read more
TIRES
Oct 13, 2014
Incident date: Oct 8, 2014
TIRE FAILURE. TIRE SEPARATED FROM RIM, (INNER & OUTER). THIS WHEEL IS ON THE DRIVER SIDE REAR AXLE. TIRE RUBBER REMNANTS DESTROYED WIRES TO ELECTRIC BRAKES. THESE WIRES ARE LOCATED ON THE AXLE JUST INSIDE THE WHEEL. THE TIRES ON THE CAMPER ARE VAIL SPORT ST205/75D14. THIS IS THE SECOND SUCH FAI... Read more
FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY across all model years (1997–2026).
35
Total Recalls
11
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
FOREST RIVER WORK AND PLAY — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2014 (current) | 2 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |