FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD 2017: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V728000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | ROCKWOOD | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-11-01 | 2016-10-12 | 2016-10-12 |
Production Dates: 2016-07-21 - 2016-08-15
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 10-10062016-0254
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
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.
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.
