Electrical system: wiring
- Component
- Electrical system: wiring
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 78
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2019-09-20
- Owners notified
- 2019-10-21
Defect description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Sabre trailers, models SRF261RK-C, SRF270RL-C and SRF301BH-C. The rotating pin box may come into contact with the 7-way junction box/wiring and cause an electrical short circuit.
Safety risk
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or cause unexpected brake failure, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the 7-way and junction box to a location that allows movement when the pin box is pivoting, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 62-1085.