Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #19V048000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 19V048000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2019 glaval entourage motorhomes and 2017-2018 berkshire coach ultra motorhomes built on a ford chassis and equipped with an engine block heater Includes 11 affected units, Block Heater Cable Splice Connector May Corrode, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2019 glaval entourage motorhomes and 2017-2018 berkshire coach ultra motorhomes built on a ford chassis and equipped with an engine block heater

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 glaval entourage motorhomes and 2017-2018 berkshire coach ultra motorhomes built on a ford chassis and equipped with an engine block heater. water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage to the connector, which can result in an electrical short.

Corrective Action

Forest river has notified owners, and ford dealers will inspect the block heater cable and replace it if damage is found. if no damage is found, the terminal connector will be packed with grease and reconnected. the repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on february 6, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-343-5111 or ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. forest river's number for this recall is 51-0940.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 19V048000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2019-01-22T00:00:00
Subject: Block heater cable splice connector may corrode
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 11

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 51-0940
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 glaval entourage motorhomes and 2017-2018 berkshire coach ultra motorhomes built on a ford chassis and equipped with an engine block heater. water and contaminants may get into the block heater cable's splice connector causing corrosion and damage to the connector, which can result in an electrical short.
Consequence Summary: Prolonged corrosion of the connector may cause a resistive short, overheating or melting the wiring and increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: Forest river has notified owners, and ford dealers will inspect the block heater cable and replace it if damage is found. if no damage is found, the terminal connector will be packed with grease and reconnected. the repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on february 6, 2019. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-343-5111 or ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. forest river's number for this recall is 51-0940.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 19V048000
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