CarRecallWatch- Component
- PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Forester and Sunseeker motorhomes. The park brake signal wire may not be connected to the house battery control center, which can allow the slideroom to extend during transit.
- Risk
- A slideroom unexpectedly extends increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will connect the signal wire to the battery control center, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-1707.
- 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
Certain motorhomes may have a parking brake signal wire that is not connected to the house battery control center. Because of this, a slideroom can unexpectedly extend while the vehicle is in transit. An unexpectedly extended slideroom increases the risk of a crash.
If you own a 2022, 2023, or 2024 Forester or Sunseeker motorhome, take this recall seriously. Dealers will connect the parking brake signal wire to the battery control center free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2023. You can contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600, referencing recall number 34-1707.
Also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls, so you know whether this repair applies to your motorhome.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Forester | 202220232024 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Sunseeker | 202220232024 |