Electrical system: wiringRecall 19V-669 · 2019–2020 Forest River Sabre
Forest River, Inc. recall 19V-669 covers 78 2019–2020 Forest River Sabre for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on September 20, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 71% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V669000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Sabre trailers, models SRF261RK-C, SRF270RL-C and SRF301BH-C. The rotating pin box may come into contact with the 7-way junction box/wiring and cause an electrical short circuit.
The risk
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or cause unexpected brake failure, which can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the 7-way and junction box to a location that allows movement when the pin box is pivoting, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 62-1085.
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
71%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 28, 2019 to August 6, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.