Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2015-2017 Forester Motorhomes Manufactured June 10, 2014, To May 25, 2016, Sunseeker Motorhomes Manufactured April 4, 2014, To May 25, 2016, 2015-2016 Solera Motorhomes Manufactured February 28, 2014, To September 17, 2015, And 2016 Isata Motorhomes Manufactured October 30, 2015, To May 26, 2016. Water May Leak Into The Electrical Module That Controls The Vehicle Taillights, Brake Lights, Turn Signal Lights, Clearance Lights And Marker Lights, Making The Lights Inoperative. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment.”
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
ISATA
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V465000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Back Up Lights
Effect Of Defect
If The Rear Brake Lights Fail To Illuminate, Following Motorists May Not Realize That The Vehicle In Front Of Them Is Stopping. Inoperative Taillights, Clearance Lights And Marker Lights Will Make The Vehicle Less Visible To Others. Either Condition Can Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Forest River Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Repair The Vehicles, Free Of Charge. An Interim Notice Was Sent To Owners On August 16, 2016. The Recall Began On December 8, 2016. Forester, Solera, And Sunseeker Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-574-206-7600. Isata Customers Should Call 1-574-262-3474. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 51-06012016-0206.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20151030
End Of Manufacture
20160526
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1999
Date Owners Notified
20161208
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160627
Make Campaign Number
51-06012016-0206
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108