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SevereNHTSA·24V325000·Announced 2024-05-10

Forest River Recalls 2024 Aurora Travel Trailers Due to Wiring Defect

Forest River is recalling 2024 Aurora travel trailers because an incorrectly wired breakaway switch may fail to activate if the trailer detaches, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical wiring failure) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury or property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Aurora ART26BHS travel trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the breakaway switch may be incorrectly wired. This wiring error can prevent the breakaway switch from activating if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.

A breakaway switch failure increases the risk of a crash. The defect is classified under the electrical system, specifically wiring, switches, knobs, and buttons.

Dealers will rewire the breakaway switch free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 17, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-541-995-34477 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-1776.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER AURORA
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
3

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)

  • AURORA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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