Vehicle recall 14V499000 · August 13, 2014
2012-2015 Coachmen Prism
Due to the welds being in an improper location, the liquid propane (LP) tank support braces may not be secure, allowing the LP tank to drop and fall off the vehicle while in…
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- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Coachmen 2150LE Prism motor homes manufactured July 2011 to May 2014. Due to the welds being in an improper location, the liquid propane (LP) tank support braces may not be secure, allowing the LP tank to drop and fall off the vehicle while in transit.
- Consequence
- If the LP tank drops or falls off the vehicle while in transit, there is an increased risk of fire or explosion.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a repair kit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during October 2014. Owners may contact Coachmen customer service at 1-800-353-7383.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V499000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 13, 2014
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner notification
- October 17, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 256
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › LPG systems
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Coachmen Prism (2012-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Has your Coachmen been repaired?
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