Forest River, Inc.: 2023 Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHS Recalled for Bunk Bed Failure

Agency Publication Date: October 7, 2022

Summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 25 of its 2023 Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHS travel trailers because the supporting brackets for the flip-up bunks in the rear bunkroom may have been installed incorrectly. If these brackets were not properly secured, the bunk bed can fail and collapse while in use. Owners of these specific travel trailers should contact a Forest River dealer to arrange for a free inspection and repair of the bunk brackets.

Risk

The bunk bed can collapse if the supporting brackets fail, which may cause an occupant to fall and suffer injuries. There are no reports of injuries to date, but the defect poses a significant falling hazard for anyone using the rear bunkroom flip-up beds.

What You Should Do

Check your travel trailer's model name and year to see if you have a 2023 Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHS.
Locate your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025 to confirm if your specific unit (1 of 25 affected) is included in this recall. Reference Forest River's recall number 50-1566.
If your vehicle is affected, schedule an appointment with an authorized Forest River dealer to have the bunk bed supporting brackets reinstalled properly at no cost to you.
For additional information or questions regarding this recall, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

Free Repair

Free dealer reinstallation of bunk brackets

How to: Contact a Forest River dealer to have the rear bunkroom flip-up bunk brackets reinstalled free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2023 Forest River Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHS

Part / Model:

AVT32BHS

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V750000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 25 vehicles(25% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: October 24, 2022

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 50-1566

Agency Last Updated: December 21, 2022

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your travel trailer's model name and year to see if you have a 2023 Prime Time Avenger AVT32BHS.

Locate your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) and contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025 to confirm if your specific unit (1 of 25 affected) is included in this recall. Reference Forest River's recall number 50-1566.

If your vehicle is affected, schedule an appointment with an authorized Forest River dealer to have the bunk bed supporting brackets reinstalled properly at no cost to you.

For additional information or questions regarding this recall, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall ID: 22V750000

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Sold By: authorized dealers

Units Affected: 25 vehicles(25% estimated defective)

Park Vehicle: No

Park Outside: No

OTA Update: No

Product Type: Vehicle (V)

Recall Classification: Safety Defect

Owner Notification Date: October 24, 2022

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Distributed To: Nationwide

Manufacturer Recall #: 50-1566

Agency Last Updated: December 21, 2022