NHTSA Campaign 16V728000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Issued by Forest River, Inc. · Reported Oct 12, 2016 · 5 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers equipped with two air conditioners. There is may be excess slack in the wiring harness used in the air conditioner that contains a heating element.

Consequence

If the wires are not tied back and properly secured away from the heating element, the wires may contact the heating element, melt and short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to constrain the wires, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-10062016-0254.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF 2017 5
FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD 2017 5

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V728000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.