Tracer Trt3200bht recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 6, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2015–2016 Tracer, Pursuit — 7 models

Recall number

15V203000

Brand / firm

Tracer, Pursuit, Georgetown, Cardinal, Fr3

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 35 units

Why it was recalled

If the room extends while vehicle is in motion, there is an increased risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Georgetown GT335, FR3 FR30, Pursuit 31BD, and 29SB, and 2016 Cardinal CAF3825FL and Tracer TRT270AIR and TRT3200BHT fifth wheel and travel trailers. In the affected vehicles, the screws that attach the expanding room to the sliding mechanism cable may fail allowing the room to extend unintentionally while the vehicle is in motion.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the slide room mechanism cable attaching screws, free of charge. The recall began on May 5, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0331201501.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.