FOREST RIVER SABRE 2019: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V669000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER SABRE 2019
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-10-21 2019-09-20 2019-09-20

Production Dates: 2019-01-28 - 2019-08-06

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 62-1085

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 78

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Sabre trailers, models SRF261RK-C, SRF270RL-C and SRF301BH-C. The rotating pin box may come into contact with the 7-way junction box/wiring and cause an electrical short circuit.

Consequence

An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or cause unexpected brake failure, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the 7-way and junction box to a location that allows movement when the pin box is pivoting, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 62-1085.

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.