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Old 06-10-2017, 09:40 AM   #1
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Just received my recall notice 2016 26DBH

I received a notice from Forest River vehicle safety and recall management.
According to Forest River the notice states the outriggers on the slide are not the correct design. WOW! A "Z" shaped outrigger needs to be installed to protect the stability of the slideout.

Guess I will take it in after the 4th of July.

I have had no other issues besides minor ones that I fix myself. Guess I should feel lucky.
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Old 06-10-2017, 10:12 AM   #2
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Interesting, I'd be curious if this is carried into the 2014's as well.
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Old 06-10-2017, 12:23 PM   #3
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I had my 2016 26DBH in the shop recently for other minor repairs when it was brought up to my attention by the service manager. He mention the recall before I received any type of notice. He showed me the problem and what happens is that they used thin metal and after time they bend(slight s shape).
They replaced all the ones that where bent and also added a 2" lift above the axels, I guess part of recall. Now with the lift the plumbing output is much higher off the ground which worries me in the past.
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Old 06-10-2017, 12:27 PM   #4
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Lift is probably because otherwise the wheels rub the fenders BIG time.
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Old 06-10-2017, 10:02 PM   #5
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Question Recall

We have a 26DBH that we purchased in December of 2015. We have not received a recall notice. Curious if it only covered certain manufacture dates?
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Old 06-11-2017, 10:24 AM   #6
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Bought ours in October 2015. Just came in the mail on Friday.
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I had my 2016 26DBH in the shop recently for other minor repairs when it was brought up to my attention by the service manager. He mention the recall before I received any type of notice. He showed me the problem and what happens is that they used thin metal and after time they bend(slight s shape).
They replaced all the ones that where bent and also added a 2" lift above the axels, I guess part of recall. Now with the lift the plumbing output is much higher off the ground which worries me in the past.
Thanks for the info. I have actually thinking of a fifth wheel. I may just trade it in when while the fix is getting done.
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Old 06-16-2017, 09:50 AM   #8
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I received a notice from Forest River vehicle safety and recall management.
According to Forest River the notice states the outriggers on the slide are not the correct design. WOW! A "Z" shaped outrigger needs to be installed to protect the stability of the slideout.

Guess I will take it in after the 4th of July.

I have had no other issues besides minor ones that I fix myself. Guess I should feel lucky.


Is the recall for the 26DBH only? I have a 23BD and haven't received any recall notice.
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I typed my VIN for my 16 26DBH in on their website and it found no recalls.
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I typed my VIN for my 16 26DBH in on their website and it found no recalls.


Thanks. I'll try that this evening too.
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I typed my VIN for my 16 26DBH in on their website and it found no recalls.


I just typed my VIN into their website. No recall for me either. Thanks for the info.
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Old 09-26-2017, 09:10 AM   #12
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Update

After posting recall notice my neighbor advised me he wanted to purchase my TT. Thus, I never had to take it in for recall. He does not plan on having the work performed until the remodel of his house is completed. He will be living in it while his house is remodeled. In June I purchased a 2018 Sierra HT DBOK 3275. I am loving the fifth wheel!
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Old 09-26-2017, 09:18 AM   #13
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After posting recall notice my neighbor advised me he wanted to purchase my TT. Thus, I never had to take it in for recall. He does not plan on having the work performed until the remodel of his house is completed. He will be living in it while his house is remodeled. In June I purchased a 2018 Sierra HT DBOK 3275. I am loving the fifth wheel!
He/You better check with FR before anything is sold/transferred! They are "Touchy" about" Original Owners" in regards to some issues! Youroo!!
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Old 09-28-2017, 10:28 AM   #14
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Fully disclosed

and on the form they ask for new owners information if it was sold.
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