Electrical system: wiringRecall 19V-482 · 2020 Forest River Work AND Play

Forest River, Inc. recall 19V-482 covers 6 2020 Forest River Work AND Play for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on June 21, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.

67%
Vehicles repaired4 of 6 · 2021 Q2
Vehicles affected61 model
ReportedJun 21, 2019Owners notified Jul 24, 2019
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V482000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 Work and Play fifthwheel (WPF33W17) trailers. The 12V and 110V cables for an optional generator may not be isolated from objects stored in the generator compartment, which can result in an electrical short.

The risk

An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.

What to do

The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will isolate the wires in the generator compartment so that they can't short, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6302. Forest River's number for this recall is 31-1036.

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.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

67%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2019 Q32021 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from May 21, 2019 to June 4, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.