2012 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE RECALL - #15V589000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING
Forest River Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Forest River Cherokee and Vengeance recreational trailers manufactured May 16, 2008, to September 14, 2015. The wiring harness for the trailer's lights, electric brakes, battery charging and many of the interior 12V fixtures may have an insuffient ground wire.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
5/16/2008 - 9/14/2016 |
| Recalled on |
9/23/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/20/2015 |
| # Affected |
5,374 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
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| Description |
Forest River Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Forest River Cherokee and Vengeance recreational trailers manufactured May 16, 2008, to September 14, 2015. The wiring harness for the trailer's lights, electric brakes, battery charging and many of the interior 12V fixtures may have an insuffient ground wire. |
| Consequences |
With an insufficient ground wire, the wiring harness may overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Additionally, the ground wire failure would result in the loss of the trailer's external lights and electric brakes, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailer wiring harnesses, and upgrade the ground wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service number at 1-260-593-4005. Forest River's recall number is 17B-0918-2015-0090. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2012 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE Recall for EQUIPMENT
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