Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V645000 Reported September 7, 2016

Roof may fall due to missing wire clip

Forest River, Inc. · N/A · 109 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V645000
Manufacturer Campaign
120-08302016-0240
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
109
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 7, 2016
Completion Rate
49.54

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 coachmen viking recreational trailers manufactured may 31, 2016, to august 23, 2016. the affected vehicles may be missing wire clip that retains the gas lift roof struts to the mounting bracket.

Safety Consequence

Without the wire retaining clip, the roof lifting strut could detach from the mounting bracket, allowing one side of the roof to drop down quickly, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a wire clip to secure the strut, free of charge. the recall began on september 29, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-269-467-8281. forest river's number for this recall is 120-08302016-0240.

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 16V645000 or campaign 120-08302016-0240.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V645000

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

What is recall 16V645000?

NHTSA recall 16V645000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on September 7, 2016. It addresses: Roof may fall due to missing wire clip. The recall affects approximately 109 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 16V645000 or the manufacturer campaign number 120-08302016-0240. 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.