CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Coachmen Catalina, Aurora, Apex, Freedom Express, Spirit, Work N Play, Forest River XLR Toy Hauler, Vengeance, Sabre, Cherokee, and Cardinal travel trailers and fifth wheels. The wire cord that connects to the back of the 50AMP shore power inlet may be loose.
- Risk
- Loose wires may contact each other and cause an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the shore cord inlet, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact the following customer service numbers: Forest River 1-574-825-4995; Catalina & Aurora 1-574-825-8657; APEX 1-574-825-8205; Freedom Express & Work n Play 1-574-825-6302; Cardinal 1-574-296-7700; Cherokee and Vengeance 1-260-499-2100; Sabre 1-574-642-2100; and XLR 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1485.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A wire cord connected to the back of the 50-amp shore power inlet may be loose on certain 2022 travel trailers and fifth wheels. Loose wires can touch each other and cause an electrical short, which increases the risk of a fire.
If you own an affected trailer, a dealer will replace the shore cord inlet at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2022. You can also contact Forest River's customer service line for your model, or check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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