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Forest River Rockwood Recall 19V317: Wiring may touch AC heat strip, risking fire

NHTSA campaign 19V317, reported April 19, 2019, 10 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The wiring for the front bedroom air conditioner in certain 2019 Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers may have been installed improperly. In these trailers, the wiring harness may contact the air conditioner's heat strip.

If the wiring harness touches the heat strip, its sheathing may melt, which increases the risk of a fire.

Forest River will notify owners of the recall, and an authorized dealer will secure the air conditioner wiring harness away from the heat strip at no cost to you. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V317Forest River, Inc.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The wiring for the front bedroom air conditioning may have been improperly installed and may come in contact with the heat strip in the air conditioner.
Risk
If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the air conditioner wiring harness away from the heat strip, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1001.
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Flagstaff2019
Forest River Rockwood2019