Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V465000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V465000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015-2017 forester motorhomes manufactured june 10, 2014, to may 25, 2016, sunseeker motorhomes manufactured april 4, 2014, to may 25, 2016, 2015-2016 solera motorhomes manufactured february 28, 2014, to september 17, 2015, and 2016 isata motorhomes manufactured october 30, 2015, to may 26, 2016 Includes 1,999 affected units, Rear Light Failure due to Water Intrusion, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2017 forester motorhomes manufactured june 10, 2014, to may 25, 2016, sunseeker motorhomes manufactured april 4, 2014, to may 25, 2016, 2015-2016 solera motorhomes manufactured february 28, 2014, to september 17, 2015, and 2016 isata motorhomes manufactured october 30, 2015, to may 26, 2016

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 forester motorhomes manufactured june 10, 2014, to may 25, 2016, sunseeker motorhomes manufactured april 4, 2014, to may 25, 2016, 2015-2016 solera motorhomes manufactured february 28, 2014, to september 17, 2015, and 2016 isata motorhomes manufactured october 30, 2015, to may 26, 2016. water may leak into the electrical module that controls the vehicle taillights, brake lights, turn signal lights, clearance lights and marker lights, making the lights inoperative. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. an interim notice was sent to owners on august 16, 2016. the recall began on december 8, 2016. forester, solera, and sunseeker owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. isata customers should call 1-574-262-3474. forest river's number for this recall is 51-06012016-0206.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V465000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2016-06-27T00:00:00

Subject: Rear light failure due to water intrusion

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 1,999

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 51-06012016-0206

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 forester motorhomes manufactured june 10, 2014, to may 25, 2016, sunseeker motorhomes manufactured april 4, 2014, to may 25, 2016, 2015-2016 solera motorhomes manufactured february 28, 2014, to september 17, 2015, and 2016 isata motorhomes manufactured october 30, 2015, to may 26, 2016. water may leak into the electrical module that controls the vehicle taillights, brake lights, turn signal lights, clearance lights and marker lights, making the lights inoperative. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Consequence Summary: If the rear brake lights fail to illuminate, following motorists may not realize that the vehicle in front of them is stopping. Inoperative taillights, clearance lights and marker lights will make the vehicle less visible to others. either condition can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. an interim notice was sent to owners on august 16, 2016. the recall began on december 8, 2016. forester, solera, and sunseeker owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. isata customers should call 1-574-262-3474. forest river's number for this recall is 51-06012016-0206.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 72.64

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NHTSA ID: 16V465000

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Created At: 1742808662

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