Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V187000 Reported March 30, 2015

Abutting wedge incorrectly installed

Forest River, Inc. · Structure · 378 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V187000
Manufacturer Campaign
15V-082
Manufacturer
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
378
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
March 30, 2015

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 coachmen prism recreational vehicles manufactured from july 1, 2014, through october 14, 2014 and built on mercedes-benz sprinter chassis. in the affected vehicles, the abutting wedge, a component attached to the door jamb to make opening the door easier after a severe frontal impact, may have been installed incorrectly.

Safety Consequence

If a vehicle that has an incorrectly installed abutting wedge is involved in a severe frontal crash, greater force may be necessary to open the doors, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Sprinter will notify owners, and sprinter dealers will check the installation of the abutting wedge, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. the recall began in march 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0437. forest river's number for this recall is 15v-082.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V187000 or campaign 15V-082.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V187000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V187000?

NHTSA recall 15V187000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 30, 2015. It addresses: Abutting wedge incorrectly installed. The recall affects approximately 378 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V187000 or the manufacturer campaign number 15V-082. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.