FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V589000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-20 2015-09-23 2015-09-23

Production Dates: 2008-05-16 - 2016-09-14

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17B-0918-2015-0090

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5374

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River Inc. "Forest" is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Forest River Cherokee and Vengeance recreational trailers manufactured May 16, 2008, to September 14, 2015. The wiring harness for the trailer's lights, electric brakes, battery charging and many of the interior 12V fixtures may have an insuffient ground wire.

Consequence

With an insufficient ground wire, the wiring harness may overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Additionally, the ground wire failure would result in the loss of the trailer's external lights and electric brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailer wiring harnesses, and upgrade the ground wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service number at 1-260-593-4005. Forest River's recall number is 17B-0918-2015-0090.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.