Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
VENGEANCE
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
15V589000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080516
End Of Manufacture
20160914
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5374
Date Owners Notified
20151020
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150923
Make Campaign Number
17B-0918-2015-0090