Forest River Recalls 2019-2020 Sabre Trailers Due to Electrical Fire Risk
Forest River is recalling 2019-2020 Sabre trailers because a rotating pin box may contact wiring, causing electrical shorts, fire, or brake failure.
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 (wiring contact) that can cause unexpected brake failure and fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating under the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019-2020 Sabre trailers, specifically models SRF261RK-C, SRF270RL-C, and SRF301BH-C. The recall addresses a defect where the rotating pin box may come into contact with the 7-way junction box and wiring. This contact can cause an electrical short circuit.
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or cause unexpected brake failure, which in turn can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on October 21, 2019.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the 7-way and junction box to a location that allows movement when the pin box is pivoting, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 62-1085. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- FOREST RIVER SABRE
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
- Affected units
- 78
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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