COACHMEN ENCOUNTER 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| Make : COACHMEN | Model : ENCOUNTER | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2013-03-26 - 2014-12-23 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V396000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-08-03 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-06-23 | Date Added to Database: 2017-06-26 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 310-06212017-0455 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1414 | ||
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Summary:
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2014-2015 Coachmen RV Encounter recreational vehicles, and 2014-2018 Coachmen RV Mirada and Mirada Select recreational vehicles equipped with the residential refrigerator option instead of the standard refrigerator. The unused, but powered, wiring for the standard refrigerator was left with exposed wire ends. |
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Consequence:
If the energized positive wire and negative wire make contact, the wires may sort circuit and possibly melt, increasing the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the positive and negative wires from the battery, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-06212017-0455. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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