Electrical system: wiringRecall 15V-589 · 2009–2016 Forest River Vengeance
Forest River, Inc. recall 15V-589 covers 5,374 2009–2016 Forest River Vengeance for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 22% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V589000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Forest River Cherokee and Vengeance recreational trailers manufactured May 16, 2008, to September 14, 2015. The wiring harness for the trailer's lights, electric brakes, battery charging and many of the interior 12V fixtures may have an insuffient ground wire.
The risk
With an insufficient ground wire, the wiring harness may overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Additionally, the ground wire failure would result in the loss of the trailer's external lights and electric brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailer wiring harnesses, and upgrade the ground wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service number at 1-260-593-4005. Forest River's recall number is 17B-0918-2015-0090.
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
22%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 41 vehicles were listed as unreachable.