Fuel fill guard contact may damage front tires
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 coachmen cross country vehicles manufactured may 26, 2015, to december 2, 2015. during suspension travel, the front tires may be damaged from contacting the fuel fill guard.
Safety Consequence
If the tire contacts the fuel fill guard, it may be damaged and deflate, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a revised fuel fill guard that will not contact the tires. any tire that shows sign of contact with the fuel fill guard will be replaced. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall is expected to begin march 10, 2016. owners east of the mississippi river may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8317. owners west of the mississippi river may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8305. forest river's number for this recall is 310-01112016-0126.
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FAQ: Recall 16V015000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V015000?
NHTSA recall 16V015000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on January 15, 2016. It addresses: Fuel fill guard contact may damage front tires. The recall affects approximately 56 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V015000 or the manufacturer campaign number 310-01112016-0126. 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.