CarRecallWatchThe 2019 Forest River Sabre has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 fire.
The most-reported problem area is Equipment (1 report).
2019 Forest River Sabre recalls
Wiring Can Short Out, Risking Fire or Brake Failure
Certain 2019-2020 Forest River Sabre trailers may have a problem where the rotating pin box can contact the 7-way junction box and its wiring.
Wrong axle rating label could lead to overloading and crashes
Some 2019 trailers have a federal certification placard that may list a 6,000 lb axle capacity when the axles are actually rated for 5,200 lb.
Most common 2019 Forest River Sabre problems
Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
What owners report
MORNING OF 8/24, CHECKED AIR PRESSURE IN ALL TIRES. ALL WERE BETWEEN 78-80PSI. THAT AFTERNOON AROUND 4:00 O'CLOCK P.M. WE HAD A BLOWOUT ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. WE WERE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH. WAS ABLE TO GET OFF OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 40, WE WERE JUST SOUTH OF STATESBORO, NC.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER FIFTH WHEEL SABRE. THE CONTACT AWOKE WHILE SLEEPING IN THE VEHICLE TO A STRONG BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL. THE CONTACT COULD NOT INITIALLY FIND THE SOURCE AND OPENED THE RV WINDOW AND THE ROOM FILLED WITH SMOKE. THE CONTACT WENT OUTSIDE AND TURNED THE PROPANE GAS TANK TO THE RV OFF. SHE THEN HEARD A LOUD POPPING SOUND IN THE STORAGE COMPARTMENT RIGHT BY THE RV ENTRANCE. THE NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE WALL OF THE COMPARTMENT. THE CONTACT UNPLUGGED THE RV MAIN ELECTRICAL 50 AMP POWER CORD AS PRECAUTION. THE POPPING NOISE STOPPED. A SECOND STORAGE COMPARTMENT LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER THE SLEEPING QUARTERS WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. THE CONTACT CHECKED ALL OF THE
2019 Forest River Sabre questions
Does the 2019 Forest River Sabre have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2019 Forest River Sabre: Wiring Can Short Out, Risking Fire or Brake Failure; Wrong axle rating label could lead to overloading and crashes. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Forest River Sabre?
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Equipment (1), Unknown Or Other (1), Tires (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2019 Forest River Sabre has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.