Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V493000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V493000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015-2016 xlr vehicles, models t29hfs, t31fdk, t31fqsl, t30fqsl, t21fqsl, t24fqsl, t24hfs, t27hfs, t28tqdl and t30hds, manufactured october 20, 2014, to july 14, 2015 Includes 634 affected units, Wiring may Loosen at Inlet and Arc, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 xlr vehicles, models t29hfs, t31fdk, t31fqsl, t30fqsl, t21fqsl, t24fqsl, t24hfs, t27hfs, t28tqdl and t30hds, manufactured october 20, 2014, to july 14, 2015

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 xlr vehicles, models t29hfs, t31fdk, t31fqsl, t30fqsl, t21fqsl, t24fqsl, t24hfs, t27hfs, t28tqdl and t30hds, manufactured october 20, 2014, to july 14, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the wiring at the electrical inlet used for connecting external ac power to the trailer may have been strained during the assembly process. as a result, the wiring may loosen at the inlet connector.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the inlet to relieve the wiring strain and secure the electrical wiring connections, free of charge. the recall began on august 25, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0437. forest river's number for this recall is 51-07302015-0068.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V493000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-08-05T00:00:00
Subject: Wiring may loosen at inlet and arc
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 634

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 51-07302015-0068
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 xlr vehicles, models t29hfs, t31fdk, t31fqsl, t30fqsl, t21fqsl, t24fqsl, t24hfs, t27hfs, t28tqdl and t30hds, manufactured october 20, 2014, to july 14, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the wiring at the electrical inlet used for connecting external ac power to the trailer may have been strained during the assembly process. as a result, the wiring may loosen at the inlet connector.
Consequence Summary: If the wires are not properly secured to the connector, the wires may arc, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the inlet to relieve the wiring strain and secure the electrical wiring connections, free of charge. the recall began on august 25, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0437. forest river's number for this recall is 51-07302015-0068.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 33.28

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NHTSA ID: 15V493000
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Created At: 1742808662
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