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22V-489 recall: Coachmen Apex

The tail lights may have been incorrectly wired to an "ON/OFF" switch, which can cause the brake or tail lights to not illuminate when the switch is in the "off" position.

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This campaign

Campaign number
22V-489
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Report received
July 8, 2022

Rigs named in this campaign

NHTSA named these model years. A model year on this list is not proof your VIN is included.

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Apex travel trailers. The tail lights may have been incorrectly wired to an "ON/OFF" switch, which can cause the brake or tail lights to not illuminate when the switch is in the "off" position.

The safety risk

Brake or tail lights that fail to illuminate can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Dealers will rewire the tail lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-358-0401. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-1535.

Dates

NHTSA received the report on July 8, 2022.

Owner notification letters were mailed August 9, 2022.

What to do next

Check the VIN at NHTSA before you treat this campaign as yours. If the lookup shows this campaign for your VIN, call a dealer or the manufacturer named in the remedy.

Your rights with an open recall

If NHTSA shows this campaign for your VIN, these answers explain who pays and what to do if a dealer will not do the repair.

Source

This page uses the campaign text NHTSA published.

Look up 22V-489 at NHTSA

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