FOREST RIVER SABRE 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V160000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER SABRE 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-04-06 2015-03-20 2015-03-20

Production Dates: 2013-08-01 - 2014-06-30

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 430-03112015-0017

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1125

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 57S

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sabre travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. The wires that control the brakes may have been improperly routed resulting in the wires chaffing, breaking or shorting.

Consequence

Damage to the wires that control the brakes may unexpectedly lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a short in the wires may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and reroute the brake wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 430-03112015-0017.

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.