EquipmentRecall 15V-080 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 15V-080 covers 726 Forest River vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 74% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V080000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles manufactured June 26, 2014, to October 9, 2014, and equipped with the Chill Chaser option. In the affected vehicles, excessive foam insulation and/or loose wiring may touch the Chill Chaser heating element.
The risk
If the foam insulation or loose wiring contacts the heating element, there is an increased risk of fire.
The fix
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. Forest River's number for this recall is SB111014.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
74%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 26, 2014 to October 9, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.