Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V128000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V128000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2018 crossfit vehicles, models cfb22cf, cfb22cfeb and cfb22df, built on ford transit chassis equipped with a trailer tow module Includes 10 affected units, Water may Enter the Trailer Tow Module, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018 crossfit vehicles, models cfb22cf, cfb22cfeb and cfb22df, built on ford transit chassis equipped with a trailer tow module

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 crossfit vehicles, models cfb22cf, cfb22cfeb and cfb22df, built on ford transit chassis equipped with a trailer tow module. water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.

Corrective Action

Forest river has notified owners, and ford or lincoln dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. the recall began on february 27, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8590 or ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. forest river's number for this recall is 225-0647.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V128000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-02-21T00:00:00
Subject: Water may enter the trailer tow module
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 225-0647
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 crossfit vehicles, models cfb22cf, cfb22cfeb and cfb22df, built on ford transit chassis equipped with a trailer tow module. water can enter the tow modules and corrode the wiring causing issues such as rapidly flashing turn signals, loss of instrument panel display, an electrical short and possibly the deployment of seatbelt pretensioner.
Consequence Summary: An electrical short can increase the risk of a fire. turn signal, instrument cluster or seatbelt pretensioner problems can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river has notified owners, and ford or lincoln dealers will add a drainage hole in the driver's door stepwell and incorporate a fuse into the vehicle's wiring harness, free of charge. the recall began on february 27, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8590 or ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. forest river's number for this recall is 225-0647.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-h74a_zddw-bzrt
NHTSA ID: 18V128000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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