Recall 16V552 covers 1,330 2013-2017 Forest River Pursuit, Dynamax, Freelander, and Orion recreational vehicles for flammable shower curtains. Dealer replacement is free.
Forest River is recalling 1,330 2013-2017 Pursuit, Dynamax, Freelander, and Orion recreational vehicles because the shower curtains do not adequately resist catching fire near an ignition source. A flammable shower curtain can fuel a fire and raise the risk of injury, and Forest River dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
In the 2013-2017 Forest River Pursuit, Dynamax, Freelander, and Orion recreational vehicles, the shower curtain or shower door is an interior textile barrier around the shower area. That material is supposed to resist ignition and slow flame spread if it is exposed to a small ignition source inside the vehicle.
On the affected vehicles, the shower door supplier provided material that was not certified to meet the federal flammability rule for interior materials. The problem is the textile itself. It does not resist catching fire the way the required material should, which raises the fire risk inside the recreational vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. The material looks like a normal shower barrier, so an owner cannot tell by sight or feel that it lacks the required fire resistance.
Who's affected?
Spans the Pursuit, Dynamax, Freelander, and Orion lines across the 2013-2017 model years, all tied to recreational vehicle/trailer equipment.
| 2014 Forest River Pursuit | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2017 Forest River Dynamax | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2016 Forest River Pursuit | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2016 Forest River Freelander | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2016 Forest River Orion | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2017 Forest River Pursuit | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2013 Forest River Pursuit | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2015 Forest River Pursuit | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2017 Forest River Freelander | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2017 Forest River Orion | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2016 Forest River Dynamax | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2015 Forest River Dynamax | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2013 Forest River Dynamax | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2014 Forest River Dynamax | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 1,330 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching model year and name does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A flammable shower curtain can feed a fire and increase the risk of injury. There is no warning sign before the curtain adds fuel to a fire, so keep open flame and high heat away from the shower area until the curtain is replaced. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2017 Forest River Pursuit, Dynamax, Freelander, or Orion RV is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free shower-curtain replacement that swaps in fire-retardant curtains.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 16V552 when you call.
- Keep ignition sources away from the shower curtain until the replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician removes the shower curtains covered by this recall and installs replacement curtains made with fire retardant material. The recall repair is available now, and the replacement parts and labor are free. The service desk can confirm that the VIN is included and match the correct curtain replacement to the affected Pursuit, Dynamax, Freelander, or Orion recreational vehicle.
Timeline
| July 25, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 12, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| September 16, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| September 16, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 16, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V552?
Recall 16V552 covers 1,330 2013-2017 Forest River Pursuit, Dynamax, Freelander, and Orion recreational vehicles with shower curtains that do not meet FMVSS 302 flammability requirements. Forest River dealers replace the shower curtains with fire-retardant curtains for free.
What should I do if my 2013-2017 Forest River Pursuit, Dynamax, Freelander, or Orion is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific recreational vehicle is included in recall 16V552. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the shower-curtain replacement. Reference recall 16V552 and Forest River recall number 51-07152016-0225 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Forest River dealers replace the shower curtains with fire-retardant curtains free of charge, including parts and labor, for vehicles included in recall 16V552.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire spread inside the recreational vehicle. The recalled shower curtain does not adequately resist catching fire near an ignition source, and a burning curtain adds fuel to a fire. Forest River fixes the risk by replacing the curtain with a fire-retardant one.
When did the Forest River recall repair start?
The recall repair began on September 12, 2016. If your VIN is included and the shower curtain was never replaced, contact a franchised Forest River dealer and ask for the free recall 16V552 repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V552000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-262-3474 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V552 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V552000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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