SKYLINE SABRE 2014: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| Make : SKYLINE | Model : SABRE | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2013-08-01 - 2014-06-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 15V160000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2015-04-06 | Date Received by ODI: 2015-03-20 | Date Added to Database: 2015-03-20 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 430-03112015-0017 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1125 | ||
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 57S | |
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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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