| Issue ID | 1308416 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10895419 |
| Manufacurer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | LEGACY |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 14/06/16 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The door handle mechanism breaks causing a lock-in/lock-out situation. There are many recent reports from rv owners that this is occurring frequently and the replacements are breaking as well. The internal retraction mechanism breaks preventing the latch to retract. The specific model is from rv designer (trimark) model# t507. There is only one door on this model rv and an emergency window exit. This presents a safety issue for exit from the vehicle in case of an emergency. My wife was stuck in the vehicle and i was stuck outside. I crawled into the emergency exit and had to take the door apart to get out. Here is a link to a forum with several others with the same issue. Http://www. Forestriverforums. Com/forums/f16/entry-door-lock-failure-saftey-115473. Html#post1287061 and http://www. Forestriverforums. Com/forums/f228/entry-door-stuck-shut-on-forester-114357. Html |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 14600 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | GREEN VALLEY, AZ |
| VIN pattern | 4UZACJDT9ECXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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