FS2000 Recall

Gopher · August 20, 2006, 13:20

Can anyone confirm that FS2000's have been recalled due to a potential malfunction in the fire control system that may lead to full auto fire? I have one of these on order and would hate to think it's going to be held up longer.
TIA

gunnut1 · August 20, 2006, 13:58

Quote:

Originally posted by Gopher
Can anyone confirm that FS2000's have been recalled due to a potential malfunction in the fire control system that may lead to full auto fire? I have one of these on order and would hate to think it's going to be held up longer.
TIA

Surley a recall notice will be posted on the FN web site.

Or you can go here.

http://www.fivesevenforum.com/forums/index.php?

**rochte** · August 20, 2006, 15:17

From the FiveseveN forum:

"**IMPORTANT RECALL** *****I just spoke to Bob Ailes at FNH USA. There is a recall on all FS2000 rifles sold to date. The problem is that the FS2000 has the F2000 military firing pin and spring installed and may cause a slam fire with certain commercial ammunition. Feel free to call them yourselves to check this out. They are still working out the details of the recall and how to get the guns back for fixing. He also stated that they will be giving recall customers a $280.00 c-more site for our troubles.*****

Bob Ailes
Sales Coordinator
PO Box 697
McLean, VA 22101
T: 703-288-1292 ext-122
F: 703-288-1730"

**gunplumber** · August 20, 2006, 17:56

having played around with the trigger group on one, I suspect the recall (if there is one) has more to do with FN wanting to change a few parts, and not for "slam fires", if you catch my drift . .. .

JohnnyReb · August 20, 2006, 18:56

I got mine new, post recall. It came with a big red notice, an extra page in the manual, and a captive firing pin spring installed to prevent slam fires.

At the back of the bolt carrier you can see the captive firing pin spring.

Jerod · August 20, 2006, 19:32

Mine came with the red notice also. The recall is on the first 400 released only . I have not shot mine yet but it sure feels like one great rifle! You guys should support FN and pick one up ! FN is not like those pusy companies who are afraid to sell to us civi's ! [ H&K, Colt ETC.] I will buy a Sig when they hit the market also ! Hats off to Sig and FN !

MichonRAFW · August 20, 2006, 19:38

Is it just me or what, but for as bulky as that thing is shouldn't it be in at least .308 caliber??? Maybe I just have to handle one in person.
Ryan

v42 · August 20, 2006, 19:46

The gun looks bulky but it is actually very light and well balanced. I can fire offhand while holding it to my shoulder with just one hand I was still able to keep all shots in the upper body of a silhouette target at 50 yards. The gun is equipped with an Aimpoint as the factory fold up rear sight is just slightly larger than a matchstick.

Wadman · August 20, 2006, 19:54

The whitish piece around the bolt looks like a synthetic polymer type deal. I wonder about its service life.

(That's a fine camera that took the closeup)

Jerod · August 20, 2006, 20:21

The rifle handles very well and though it may look "Fat in the ass" you dont notice it when you pull it up to your shoulder. It is a natural pointer. I have had an AUG for many years and have put many thousands of rounds out of her pipe without failure. The Aug has been around since 1977 . Many "Plastic" parts on that rifle. I have noticed alot of the same type polymers of the AUG are also on the FS 2000 . I have not shot the 2000 yet and will give a full detailed report on it. I am going to send off the stock monday to be dyed black. It is a neat weapon and FN has done their homework ! You guys need one , trust me !

Artful · August 20, 2006, 20:57

Quote:

Originally posted by Jerod
I am going to send off the stock monday to be dyed black. It is a neat weapon and FN has done their homework !

If they did there homework why isn't it offered in black already?

Cav-15 is offered in Black, Coyote and Olive Drab - I don't think you'd need to send it out to have Dyed Black if they were truly on top of it.

**gunplumber** · August 20, 2006, 20:59

I thought it felt kindof bulky width wise on the back end - and it took some practice to find the sweet spot for doubletapping. The ejection is just totally cool.

**Andy the Aussie** · August 20, 2006, 21:04

I watched with interest seeing what some of the weapons that turned up in East Timor during the recent violence and Aussie deployment. I noticed at least one of these critters being caressed by a young digger. Like many developing nations many of the worlds arms dealers are trying to sell their products in there, For teh most part M16A2s, SS-1s (Indon FNC) and F88s (Aussie AUGs) were the norm.

Andy

**gunplumber** · August 20, 2006, 21:28

Quote:

Originally posted by Artful

If they did there homework why isn't it offered in black already?

Cav-15 is offered in Black, Coyote and Olive Drab - I don't think you'd need to send it out to have Dyed Black if they were truly on top of it.

Personally, I prefer the green to the black, but I suspect on the P90 anyway the black was an artifically created scarcity.

I hate the way FN bundles their stuff - to get a black one you have to buy three different handguns, tweo different shotguns and three differnt rifles - then you get one free.

Bull$hit. What if I don't wan their dorky handgun? Can I just buy 7 rifles? Nope! I can't even buy three of the same .308 bolt actions - they have to be different ones .. . .

Jerod · August 20, 2006, 22:26

Artful,

Think before posting man..... Do you think F.N. is not able to make the stocks in black? They already do! The black has been only for the military / police market . F.N. at this point wants the green to be for civilian only. They are trying to cover their ass and /or trying to create a small market for the black ones like G.P. said . H&K [H&GAY] did the same thing several years ago with those horrible abortion rifles with the 10 round limit they imported . They were in a slate grey color. " Planet of the Apes" guns is what I have heard them called . UMP & G36 sort of copies that you had to dye , buy the crappy high cap junk conversion for big bucks [Todd at special weapons is a loser and a con man ] , modify the barrels and many other mods if you wanted them to even look close to a military weapon . The FS2000 is fine out of the box as a green O.D. weapon but I would like the black as it makes it look more "Evil".

If you compare "Cav Arms" to F.N. , I know you are a FNG to the small arms world and shall give you a free pass on this one. Go back to ARFCOM!

August 20, 2006, 13:20	#1
Gopher Registered FALaholic #: 874 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: TN Posts: 391	FS2000 Recall Can anyone confirm that FS2000's have been recalled due to a potential malfunction in the fire control system that may lead to full auto fire? I have one of these on order and would hate to think it's going to be held up longer. TIA __________________ Don't frighten the old people, it draws fire!

August 20, 2006, 17:56	#4
gunplumber Arrogant Bastard Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 96 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 15,779	having played around with the trigger group on one, I suspect the recall (if there is one) has more to do with FN wanting to change a few parts, and not for "slam fires", if you catch my drift . .. . __________________ T. Mark Graham Master Gunsmith Arizona Response Systems, LLC

August 20, 2006, 19:38	#7
MichonRAFW Registered FALaholic #: 5638 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New York, FL Posts: 1,058	Is it just me or what, but for as bulky as that thing is shouldn't it be in at least .308 caliber??? Maybe I just have to handle one in person. Ryan __________________ "When somebody asks you if you are a god you say YES!" "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb discusing whats for dinner. Liberty is a well armed lamb willing to contest the majority decision" Benjamin Franklin 1755

August 20, 2006, 19:54	#9
Wadman Registered FALaholic #: 1095 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: North East Illinois Posts: 2,820	The whitish piece around the bolt looks like a synthetic polymer type deal. I wonder about its service life. (That's a fine camera that took the closeup) __________________ The low road is frequently a four lane highway with no speed limit. Help Save the Kitties

August 20, 2006, 20:59	#12
gunplumber Arrogant Bastard Gold Contributor FALaholic #: 96 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Surprise, AZ Posts: 15,779	I thought it felt kindof bulky width wise on the back end - and it took some practice to find the sweet spot for doubletapping. The ejection is just totally cool. __________________ T. Mark Graham Master Gunsmith Arizona Response Systems, LLC

August 20, 2006, 15:17	#3
rochte Veteran Member Contributor FALaholic #: 16305 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Grosse Pointe, MI Posts: 1,406	From the FiveseveN forum: "IMPORTANT RECALL ***I just spoke to Bob Ailes at FNH USA. There is a recall on all FS2000 rifles sold to date. The problem is that the FS2000 has the F2000 military firing pin and spring installed and may cause a slam fire with certain commercial ammunition. Feel free to call them yourselves to check this out. They are still working out the details of the recall and how to get the guns back for fixing. He also stated that they will be giving recall customers a $280.00 c-more site for our troubles.*** Bob Ailes Sales Coordinator PO Box 697 McLean, VA 22101 T: 703-288-1292 ext-122 F: 703-288-1730"

August 20, 2006, 18:56	#5
JohnnyReb Registered FALaholic #: 12093 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: NC & NV Posts: 3,433	I got mine new, post recall. It came with a big red notice, an extra page in the manual, and a captive firing pin spring installed to prevent slam fires. At the back of the bolt carrier you can see the captive firing pin spring.

August 20, 2006, 19:32	#6
Jerod Registered User FALaholic #: 277 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Superior, WI 54880 Posts: 512	Mine came with the red notice also. The recall is on the first 400 released only . I have not shot mine yet but it sure feels like one great rifle! You guys should support FN and pick one up ! FN is not like those pusy companies who are afraid to sell to us civi's ! [ H&K, Colt ETC.] I will buy a Sig when they hit the market also ! Hats off to Sig and FN !

August 20, 2006, 19:46	#8
v42 Registered FALaholic #: 14041 Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 81	The gun looks bulky but it is actually very light and well balanced. I can fire offhand while holding it to my shoulder with just one hand I was still able to keep all shots in the upper body of a silhouette target at 50 yards. The gun is equipped with an Aimpoint as the factory fold up rear sight is just slightly larger than a matchstick.

August 20, 2006, 20:21	#10
Jerod Registered User FALaholic #: 277 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Superior, WI 54880 Posts: 512	The rifle handles very well and though it may look "Fat in the ass" you dont notice it when you pull it up to your shoulder. It is a natural pointer. I have had an AUG for many years and have put many thousands of rounds out of her pipe without failure. The Aug has been around since 1977 . Many "Plastic" parts on that rifle. I have noticed alot of the same type polymers of the AUG are also on the FS 2000 . I have not shot the 2000 yet and will give a full detailed report on it. I am going to send off the stock monday to be dyed black. It is a neat weapon and FN has done their homework ! You guys need one , trust me !

August 20, 2006, 21:04	#13
Andy the Aussie Dinosaur Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 216 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Down Under Posts: 12,727	I watched with interest seeing what some of the weapons that turned up in East Timor during the recent violence and Aussie deployment. I noticed at least one of these critters being caressed by a young digger. Like many developing nations many of the worlds arms dealers are trying to sell their products in there, For teh most part M16A2s, SS-1s (Indon FNC) and F88s (Aussie AUGs) were the norm. Andy

August 20, 2006, 22:26	#15
Jerod Registered User FALaholic #: 277 Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Superior, WI 54880 Posts: 512	Artful, Think before posting man..... Do you think F.N. is not able to make the stocks in black? They already do! The black has been only for the military / police market . F.N. at this point wants the green to be for civilian only. They are trying to cover their ass and /or trying to create a small market for the black ones like G.P. said . H&K [H&GAY] did the same thing several years ago with those horrible abortion rifles with the 10 round limit they imported . They were in a slate grey color. " Planet of the Apes" guns is what I have heard them called . UMP & G36 sort of copies that you had to dye , buy the crappy high cap junk conversion for big bucks [Todd at special weapons is a loser and a con man ] , modify the barrels and many other mods if you wanted them to even look close to a military weapon . The FS2000 is fine out of the box as a green O.D. weapon but I would like the black as it makes it look more "Evil". If you compare "Cav Arms" to F.N. , I know you are a FNG to the small arms world and shall give you a free pass on this one. Go back to ARFCOM!

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