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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Sandstorm, Stealth, and 2024 Shockwave travel trailers. The wire routed from the 50AMP inlet to the transfer switch in the distribution panel is the incorrect gauge, which may cause the wire to melt.
- Risk
- A melted wire may cause a short circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the incorrect 10-gauge wire with a 6-gauge wire, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-951-357-2327. Forest River's number for this recall is 67-1700.
- 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
The wire running from the 50-amp power inlet to the transfer switch in the distribution panel is the wrong gauge. It is 10-gauge when it should be 6-gauge, so it can overheat and melt.
A melted wire may cause a short circuit, which increases the risk of a fire. Owners should watch for signs of trouble with the trailer's power connection and stop using it if they notice any.
An authorized dealer will replace the incorrect 10-gauge wire with a 6-gauge wire at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023. For questions, contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-951-357-2327 and reference recall 67-1700, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Sandstorm | 20232024 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Shockwave | 2024 |
| Forest River Stealth | 20232024 |