CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Work and Play fifthwheel (WPF33W17) trailers. The 12V and 110V cables for an optional generator may not be isolated from objects stored in the generator compartment, which can result in an electrical short.
- Risk
- An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will isolate the wires in the generator compartment so that they can't short, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6302. Forest River's number for this recall is 31-1036.
- 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
The 12V and 110V cables for an optional generator may not be isolated from objects stored in the generator compartment. If stored items contact these cables, an electrical short can occur.
An electrical short can increase the risk of fire. Owners should not store items in the generator compartment until the wiring is repaired.
The repair is free. Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will isolate the wires in the generator compartment so they cannot short. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6302, referencing recall number 31-1036. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Work And Play | 2020 |
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