2018 FOREST RIVER VIBE RECALL - #18V550000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 FOREST RIVER VIBE |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
8/21/2013 - 8/13/2018 |
| Recalled on |
8/24/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/25/2018 |
| # Affected |
5,847 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY |
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| Description |
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle. |
| Consequences |
If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824. |
| 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 |
2018 FOREST RIVER VIBE Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS
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