TSB: COACHMEN APEX, AVENGER, CARDINAL LUXURY, CHAPARRAL, COLUMBUS, FLAGSTAFF, FREEDOM EXPRESS, IMPRESSION, ISATA, PALOMINO, PUMA, ROCKWOOD, SALEM, SANIBEL, SHASTA, SPIRIT, VIBE, WILDCAT, WILDWOOD (2018-2019)

Bulletin 510956 - July 1, 2019

Bulletin Details

Bulletin ID510956
ManufacturerCOACHMEN
ModelsAPEX, AVENGER, CARDINAL LUXURY, CHAPARRAL, COLUMBUS, FLAGSTAFF, FREEDOM EXPRESS, IMPRESSION, ISATA, PALOMINO, PUMA, ROCKWOOD, SALEM, SANIBEL, SHASTA, SPIRIT, VIBE, WILDCAT, WILDWOOD
Model Years2018-2019
Date IssuedJuly 1, 2019
Date Added to NHTSAJuly 31, 2019
ComponentSTRUCTURE
Vehicles Affected19 combinations

What is a TSB?

A Technical Service Bulletin is a document issued by the vehicle manufacturer to inform dealership technicians about a known issue and the recommended repair procedure. TSBs are not mandatory recalls, they serve as repair guidance for common problems.

If your vehicle has this issue, bring this bulletin ID to your dealer. If under warranty, the repair should be covered at no cost.

Summary

As Per Lippert Components; Specific 8800 Series windows installed in your recreational vehicle may potentially leak. The windows will be remedied by a Forest River Dealer.

Affected Vehicles

MakeModelYearComponent
COACHMEN APEX 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
PRIME TIME AVENGER 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
FOREST RIVER CARDINAL LUXURY 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
COACHMEN CHAPARRAL 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
FOREST RIVER COLUMBUS 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
COACHMEN FREEDOM EXPRESS 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
PRIME TIME IMPRESSION 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
DYNAMAX ISATA 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
FOREST RIVER PALOMINO 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
FOREST RIVER PUMA 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
FOREST RIVER SALEM 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
FOREST RIVER SHASTA 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
COACHMEN SPIRIT 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
FOREST RIVER VIBE 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
FOREST RIVER WILDCAT 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD 2019 160000 STRUCTURE
PRIME TIME SANIBEL 2018 160000 STRUCTURE

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What Should You Do?

If your vehicle is affected by this TSB, contact your authorized COACHMEN dealer. Bring this bulletin ID (510956) when you visit. If under warranty, the repair should be free. If your warranty has expired, ask about goodwill coverage, manufacturers sometimes cover TSB-related repairs beyond the warranty period.

Frequently Asked Questions

A recall is a mandatory safety fix, the manufacturer must repair every affected vehicle for free. A TSB is an advisory document that describes a known issue and the recommended fix, but repairs are not required. However, some TSBs eventually lead to recalls if the issue poses a safety risk. TSBs are generally issued for quality or performance problems, while recalls address safety defects.

If your vehicle is still under the manufacturer's warranty, TSB-related repairs are typically covered at no cost. If your warranty has expired, you can ask the dealer about goodwill or customer assistance programs. Many manufacturers will cover or partially cover repairs for well-known issues, especially if the TSB was issued recently or affects a large number of vehicles.

Check the make, model, and model year listed above against your vehicle. If they match, this bulletin likely applies. However, TSBs may only affect vehicles with specific production dates, VIN ranges, or configurations. Your dealer can confirm by entering your VIN into their service system, which will show all applicable TSBs and recalls.

This data comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Manufacturers are required to submit copies of all communications (including TSBs) sent to their dealers to NHTSA. The agency makes this data publicly available as part of its vehicle safety monitoring program.