NHTSA Recall 15V160000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V160000; Date: Mar. 20, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Forest River Sabre; 2014 Forest River Sabre
Component: Electrical System:wiring
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,125
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 6, 2015
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