CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Vibe trailers manufactured September 20, 2016, to October 20, 2016. The outside of the kitchen stove may have been connected to a 12V D.C. positive circuit, potentially shocking a user that touches it.
- Risk
- An energized stove may increase the risk of an electrical shock and injury.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the positive wire, free of charge. The recall began on December 20, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-2084 extension 105. Forest River's number for this recall is 59-102212016-0260.
- 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 2017 Forest River Vibe trailers built between September 20 and October 20, 2016 may have the outside of the kitchen stove wired to a 12-volt DC positive circuit. This means the exterior of the stove can be electrically energized when it should not be.
An energized stove can shock a person who touches it, creating a risk of electrical shock and injury.
Forest River will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will disconnect the positive wire at no cost to you. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-296-2084, extension 105, referencing recall number 59-102212016-0260. You can also check your trailer's VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Vibe | 2017 |
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