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HighNHTSA·22V556000·Announced 2024-05-07

Electric retractable awning on multiple RV models may separate unexpectedly

The electric retractable awning on certain 2022–2023 RV models has a welded seam that may separate, allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation and increase injury risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a real structural defect where an RV awning fabric seam may separate and cause the awning to drop, creating a risk of injury. No deaths or injuries have been reported, limiting the severity to Score 3 per the rubric's criterion for risk-of-harm products without reported incidents.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc., and related manufacturers are recalling the electric retractable awning on certain 2022 and 2023 RV models. The welded seam on the awning fabric may separate, potentially allowing the awning to drop beyond normal operation.

An awning that drops unexpectedly can increase the risk of injury. Affected models include Forest River Flagstaff, Coachmen Catalina, East to West Ahara, Shasta Phoenix, Prime Time Avenger, and many other models from these manufacturers in 2022–2023 model years.

Owners should contact their dealer or manufacturer for repair. Dealers will replace the fabric roll or complete awning free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2022. For assistance, call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
2022 FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
  • mechanical-failure
  • awning-drop
Affected units
49,295

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (20)

  • FLAGSTAFF
  • ROCKWOOD
  • CARDINAL
  • SANDPIPER
  • SIERRA
  • IBEX
  • GEORGETOWN
  • CATALINA
  • PURSUIT
  • FR3
  • AHARA
  • FORESTER
  • SPORTSCOACH
  • SOLERA
  • VIKING
  • CHAPARRAL LITE
  • INDEPENDENCE TRAIL
  • DELLA TERRA
  • WILDWOOD
  • APEX

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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