Vehicle recall 17V756000 · November 22, 2017
Forest River Berkshire, Cargo Mate Cargo Mate and 26 more models
These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2003-2018 Forest River Berkshire, Charleston, Rockport, Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Riverstone, Salem, Sandpiper, Sierra, Vengeance, Wildcat, Wildwood, XLR Boost, Cargo Mate, Continental Cargo, motorhomes, recreational trailers, toyhaulers, cargo trailers and restroom trailers and 2009-2018 Coachmen Mirada, Pursuit, Concord, Leprechaun, Freelander, Orion and Prism motorhomes, 2009-2017 Coachmen Apex and Catalina recreational trailers, and 2013-2017 Shasta Oasis and Revere recreational trailers, equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers. These extinguishers may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
- Consequence
- In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, instructing them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on December 27, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440, or Kidde customer service toll free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0544.
- 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
- 17V756000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 22, 2017
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-0544
- Owner notification
- December 27, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 365,885
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Cargo Mate Cargo Mate (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Coachmen Apex (2009-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Coachmen Catalina (2009-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Coachmen Concord (2009-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Coachmen Freedom Express (2009-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Coachmen Freelander (2009-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Coachmen Leprechaun (2009-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Coachmen Mirada (2009-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Coachmen Orion (2009-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Coachmen Prism (2009-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Coachmen Pursuit (2009-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Continental Cargo Continental Cargo (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Forest River Berkshire (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Forest River Cedar Creek (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Forest River Charleston (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Forest River Cherokee (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Forest River Mobile Restroom (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Forest River Riverstone (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Forest River Rockport (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Forest River Salem (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Forest River Sandpiper (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Forest River Sierra (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Forest River Vengeance (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Forest River Wildcat (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Forest River Wildwood (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Forest River XLR (2003-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003
- Shasta Oasis (2013-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
- Shasta Revere (2013-2017): 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013
Has your Cargo Mate been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Cargo Mate dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.