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2013-2014 Forest River Sabre recall: wiring

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 20, 2015. It covers about 1,125 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,125
reported
Mar 20, 2015
owners notified
Apr 6, 2015

Electrical system: wiring

What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sabre travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. The wires that control the brakes may have been improperly routed resulting in the wires chaffing, breaking or shorting.
Risk
Damage to the wires that control the brakes may unexpectedly lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a short in the wires may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and reroute the brake wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑389‑4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 430-03112015-0017.

Recall number 15V160000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V160000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Forest River Sabre wiring?

Yes. Recall 15V160000, reported on March 20, 2015, covers about 1,125 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V160000?

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and reroute the brake wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑389‑4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 430-03112015-0017.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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