Electrical system: wiringRecall 15V-160 · 2013–2014 Forest River Sabre
Forest River, Inc. recall 15V-160 covers 1,125 2013–2014 Forest River Sabre for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on March 20, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q2) shows 30% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V160000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sabre travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. The wires that control the brakes may have been improperly routed resulting in the wires chaffing, breaking or shorting.
The risk
Damage to the wires that control the brakes may unexpectedly lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a short in the wires may increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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. Forest River's number for this recall is 430-03112015-0017.
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
30%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2013 to June 30, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.