Bunk Bed Supporting Brackets Improperly Installed – 2023 Prime Time Avenger Travel Trailers

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Page 1 of 1 RECALL 22V750 / 2022-572 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS Make(s): PRIME TIME – AVENGER Model(s): AVT23BHS Model Year(s): 2023 Concern: The rear bunkroom flip-up bunk supporting angle brackets may not have been installed completely into backers in the walls. Repair Code: RC-076-13-00-004255 Allotted Time: .50 Inspection Code: N/A Allotted Time: N/A Photo(s) Required: YES Prior Authorization Required: NO Part(s) Kit Number: F100363060 Part(s) Return: N/A Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death. STEP 1: LOCATE SLIDEROOM UPPER BUNK; • RAISE THE UPPER BUNK INTO THE NON-USE POSITION; STEP 2: LOCATE THE WHITE ALUMINUM ANGLE BRACKETS ON EACH SIDE OF THE BUNK; • ONE WILL BE ON THE LEFT (REAR) WALL AND ONE WILL BE ON THE RIGHT (FRONT) WALL; STEP 3: REMOVE THE BRACKETS FROM THE WALL WITH CARE; • APPLY LIQUID NAILS TO THE BACKSIDE OF THE ALUMINUM BRACKET(S) STEP 4: RE-INSTALL THE ALUMINUM BRACKETS TO THE WALL, USING THE SAME HOLES AND FASTENERS; • ENSURE THE LIQUID NAILS IS SQUISHED SO IT MAY BOND THE PANEL AND BRACKET; STEP 5: USING CARE, KNOCK ON THE WALL AND LOCATE TWO ADDITIONAL STUDS CLOSEST TO THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE; • LOCATE AND INSTALL ADDITIONAL FASTENERS IN THIS LOCATION TO ENSURE THE BRACKET(S) ARE SECURED PROPERLY TO THE WALL; STEP 6: INSTALL THE TWO STYLES FROM THE PARTS KIT AT THE CENTER OF THE ALUMINUM BRACKET AND TO THE FLOOR; • ONE STYLE FOR LEFT BUNK BRACKET AND ONE STYLE FOR THE RIGHT BUNK BRACKET; • APPLY LIQUID NAILS TO THE BACKSIDE OF THE STYLES; • ENSURE THE LIQUID NAILS IS SQUISHED SO IT MAY BOND THE STYLE AND WALL PANEL; • FIGURE 1 (LEFT) FIGURE 2 (RIGHT) STEP 7: CLEAN AREA; STEP 8: CLAIM REPAIR CODE. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 1 of 2 October 2022 Pursuant to USC49CFR §577.13 – Notification to Dealerships and Distributors – Paragraph B “It is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.” –Forest River motorized and towable products are contained in this section- CANADA: Pursuant to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act, section 5 Companies who sell new non-complying vehicles may be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Substantial penalties apply to violations of this law. This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person. Forest River has decided that a safety defect exists in certain 2023 Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHS Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicles. Forest River is recalling the defect model(s) to ensure the safety of our future retail consumers and your dealership. Forest River apologizes for any inconvenience this action may cause your dealership; however, safety continued satisfaction and our commitment to building great products are of the utmost importance to Forest River. The identified VIN referenced in the attached document(s). The designated Date range of production is 8/24/2022 through 10/4/2022 WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE? The rear bunkrooms’ flip-up bunks supporting angle brackets may not have been installed completely into backers in the walls. EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL. If the bunk angle support bracket fails to support the bunk, the bunk may fail, allowing a user to fall from the bunk which may potentially lead to personal injury. SERVICE PROCEDURE: Dealership Service Department procedures for addressing the bunk angle brackets can be found on Dealer Connect WHAT IS THE PART NUMBER OF THE REMEDY KIT? F100363060 PARTS AND RETURN: Pictures are required for the remedy and/or inspection after installation. Pictures of the remedy are a condition of payment in which must be provided with a claim against the repair code(s). DEALER REPAIR CODES: Dealer Connect UNITED STATES CANADA REPAIR CODE DESCRIPTION ALLOWABLE HOUR(S) 22V750 2022-572 RC-076-13-00-004255 PERFROM REMEDY .50 HRS HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION: CONTACT PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE (574) 862-1025 DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT BUILDING 11 423 N MAIN ST MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218 NHTSA RECALL: 22V750 CANADA RECALL: 2022-572 FR ID: 50-1566 <> <

> <>, <> <> O Integrity O Safety O Quality O Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 2 of 2 The Recall shall be considered the utmost priority to remedy the 2023 Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHS Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicle in question. The retail consumer shall not be charged any amount of monies for remedy to their 2023 Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHS Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicle listed under this Recall. If your dealership has already performed the remedy to 2023 Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHS Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicle, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). If the remedy needs to be performed on an out of warranty 2023 Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHS Travel Trailer Recreational Vehicle in which the VIN falls under as stated in the identified VIN listing, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). Notice: In no manner shall a Forest River Product Owner or Coachmen Product Owner be charged any fee(s) for scheduling, conduction or completion of the recall. Additionally, all dealership(s) that are Forest River and/or Coachmen dealership(s) are Federally Mandated to perform the recall once presented with this recall whether by the Owner or Dealership receipt of this letter, without denial of service to the Owner. Lastly, denial of a remedy for this recall is a Federal Violation punishable by law resulting substantial fines and/or civil penalties. Federal Regulation requires that any lessor receiving this Recall must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. If your dealership no longer owns this vehicle, please inform the Warranty Manager of the product listed above of the change of ownership. Sincerely, Forest River, Inc. Office of Corporate Compliance**************************************************************************************************************OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-750 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Submission Date : OCT 07, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-750 Manufacturer Recall No. : 50-1566 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Address : 55470 CR 1 P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 25 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2023-2023 Forest River Inc. Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHSTravel Trailers Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Since inception of the AVT32BHS to October 5, 2022, is how Forest River identified the scope of vehicles. 2023 AVENGER AVT32BHS 25 Production Dates : AUG 24, 2022 – OCT 04, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The rear bunkrooms’ flip-up bunks supporting angle brackets may not have been installed completely into backers in the walls. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the bunk angle support bracket fails to support the bunk, the bunk may fail, allowing a user to fall from the bunk which may potentially lead to personal injury. Description of the Cause : The angle bracket that supports the bunk in the “use” position may not have been securely installed into a backer in the wall. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : None Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-750 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Bunk Angle Support Bracket Component Description : Bunk Angle Support Bracket Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On October 5, 2022, during a routine PDI/Corporate Standards inspection it was found that the angle brackets for the bunk ladder may not be installed completely into the backers in the wall. On that same day, the manufacturing plant addressed all of the AVT32BHS in their possession. On October 6, 2022, Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance was able to identify all vehicles involved. On October 7, 2022, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-750 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers and Dealers. An authorized Forest River Dealer or Service Center will need to perform the remedy to install the brackets into the backers in the wall. What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (574) 862-1025 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Prime Time Avenger Forest River, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 200 SR 19 Wakarusa, IN 46573 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Component Name – Bunk Angle Support Bracket Part Number – N/A The Bunk Angle Support Bracket will now be installed into the backer to provide proper support to the ladder. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : On October 5, 2022, the manufacturing plant inspected and remedied all of the AVT32BHS in their possession to ensure the angle brackets were installed into the backer. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NOV 16, 2022 – NOV 16, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : NOV 16, 2022 – NOV 16, 2022 * NR – Not ReportedSEOCONTENT-END