The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V160000·Announced 2015-03-20

Forest River Recalls 2013-2014 Sabre Trailers Due to Brake Wiring Defect

Forest River is recalling 2013-2014 Sabre travel trailers and fifth wheels because improperly routed brake wires may chafe, break, or short, increasing crash and fire risks.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake wiring) that increases the risk of a crash and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sabre travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured between August 1, 2013, and June 30, 2014. The recall involves a defect in the electrical system where the wires that control the brakes may have been improperly routed. This improper routing can result in the wires chaffing, breaking, or shorting.

Damage to these brake control wires may unexpectedly lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash. Additionally, a short in the wires may increase the risk of a fire.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER SABRE
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
1,125

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 (1)

  • SABRE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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