2007-2015 Forest River Motorhome Recall 15V798: Step Defect

Recall 15V798 covers 9,687 2007-2015 Forest River motorhomes with Lippert electric steps that become unstable. Dealer repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.

What's wrong?

The recalled part is the Lippert Coachstep electric entry step used on affected 2007-2015 Forest River motorhomes. This is the powered platform that extends when someone enters or leaves the motorhome and retracts under the body for travel. A bolt holds the fan gear assembly, the gear set that moves and holds the step, in position.

On these motorhomes, stress on that bolt can fracture it. The stress can come from step misuse, overloading, a collision, or another outside influence. Once the bolt breaks, the fan gear can disengage from the step mechanism. The step then can fail to stay where expected and can feel unstable under a person's weight.

The warning sign is a step that does not fully retract under the motorhome. There can also be no warning sign before the bolt fractures, so an affected step that seems normal still needs the recall repair.

Who's affected?

The scope crosses Forest River, Coachmen, Georgie Boy, and Sportscoach RV nameplates from the 2007-2015 model years, all tied to the same recreational vehicle/trailer equipment component.

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.

What's the safety risk?

Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury when someone climbs into or out of the motorhome. Watch for steps that fail to fully retract, and treat any looseness or unusual movement as a reason to avoid using the step until the dealer inspects it. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.

What should I do?

1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2007-2015 Forest River Pathfinder, Mirada, Prism, Pursuit, Ridgeview, Solera, Encounter, Georgetown, Legend, Elite, Cross Country, Cruise Master, Encore, FR3, Aviator, or Aurora motorhome is included in this recall.
2. Contact Forest River customer service before scheduling service, since the remedy is not marked available on this page.
3. Reference recall number 15V798 and Forest River recall 51-11102015-0109 when you call.
4. Avoid using the electric entry steps until they are inspected or repaired, because the steps can shift and become unstable.
5. Ask Forest River about the retainer-bracket repair that reinforces the step operating mechanism and keeps the fan gear attached.

What happens at the repair

Once the final repair is available, a Forest River technician will install a retainer bracket that reinforces the operating mechanism for the Lippert Coachstep electric steps. The bracket helps keep the fan gear assembly engaged so the steps stay in their expected position. The dealer repair will be free once it opens, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Until then, ask Forest River or the dealer how they want the vehicle handled before using the steps.

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Source documents

• Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) · RCRIT
• Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) · RCORRD
• Download Owner Notice (PDF) · RCMN
• Download Recall Report (PDF) · RCLRPT
• Download Quarterly Report (PDF) · RCLQRT
• Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) · RCAK

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