The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·15V080000·Announced 2015-02-10

Forest River Recalls 2014 Rockwood and Flagstaff RVs for Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling 726 model year 2014 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles equipped with the Chill Chaser option due to a fire risk from loose wiring or foam insulation contacting the heating element.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles manufactured between June 26, 2014, and October 9, 2014. The recall affects 726 vehicles equipped with the Chill Chaser option. In these vehicles, excessive foam insulation and/or loose wiring may touch the Chill Chaser heating element.

If the foam insulation or loose wiring contacts the heating element, there is an increased risk of fire. No specific injuries or property damage reports are detailed in the source text, but the hazard is identified as a fire risk.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the foam insulation and wiring, making any necessary repair, free of charge. The recall began on March 17, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2640 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD, FLAGSTAFF
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
726

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • ROCKWOOD
  • FLAGSTAFF

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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