FOREST RIVER FR3 2021: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V361000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER FR3 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2020-06-26 2020-06-19 2020-06-19

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 68-1178

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 62

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2021 FR3 recreational vehicles built on a Ford chassis with a V8 engine. The wiring harness may have an incorrect wire connected to the parking brake, allowing the leveling jacks to deploy inadvertently while the vehicle is in motion.

Consequence

If the leveling jacks deploy while the vehicle is in motion, it can cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will correct the wiring harness, free of charge. This recall began June 26, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 68-1178.

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.