Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V160000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V160000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2014 sabre travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured august 1, 2013, to june 30, 2014 Includes 1,125 affected units, Brake Wires may Pinch, Break or Short, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 sabre travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured august 1, 2013, to june 30, 2014

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 sabre travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured august 1, 2013, to june 30, 2014. the wires that control the brakes may have been improperly routed resulting in the wires chaffing, breaking or shorting.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and reroute the brake wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 6, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-389-4600. forest river's number for this recall is 430-03112015-0017.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V160000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-03-20T00:00:00
Subject: Brake wires may pinch, break or short
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 1,125

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 430-03112015-0017
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 sabre travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured august 1, 2013, to june 30, 2014. the wires that control the brakes may have been improperly routed resulting in the wires chaffing, breaking or shorting.
Consequence Summary: Damage to the wires that control the brakes may unexpectedly lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, a short in the wires may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and reroute the brake wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on april 6, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-389-4600. forest river's number for this recall is 430-03112015-0017.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 30.31

Metadata

SID: row-md4d~8imy.ifjf
NHTSA ID: 15V160000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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