CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain travel trailers and fifth wheels were built with brake control wires that may have been routed improperly. Over time, these wires can chafe, break, or short out.
Damage to the brake wires can unexpectedly lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, raising the risk of a crash. A short in the wiring may also increase the risk of fire.
Forest River will notify owners. Authorized dealers will inspect the trailer and reroute the brake wires as necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600 and reference recall number 430-03112015-0017. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Sabre | 20132014 |
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