Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V552000 Reported July 25, 2016

Shower curtains may be flammable/fmvss 302

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 1,330 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V552000
Manufacturer Campaign
51-07152016-0225
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
1,330
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 25, 2016
Completion Rate
36.99

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 dynamax and coachmen pursuit recreational vehicles and 2016-2017 freelander and orion recreational vehicles. the affected vehicles are equipped with shower curtains that may not adequately resist catching fire in the presence of an ignition source. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 302, "flammability of interior materials."

Safety Consequence

A flammable shower curtain may further fuel a fire, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shower curtains with curtains made with fire retardant, free of charge. the recall began on september 12, 2016. owners may contact dynamax customer service at 1-574-262-3474, pursuit customer service at 1-574-825-8305 (east of the mississippi) or 1-574-825-8317 (west of the mississippi) and freelander or orion customer service at 1-574-825-8602. forest river's number for this recall is 51-07152016-0225.

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 16V552000 or campaign 51-07152016-0225.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V552000

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

What is recall 16V552000?

NHTSA recall 16V552000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 25, 2016. It addresses: Shower curtains may be flammable/fmvss 302. The recall affects approximately 1,330 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V552000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-07152016-0225. 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.