The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The wiring for the front bedroom air conditioning may have been improperly installed and may come in contact with the heat strip in the air conditioner.
The risk
If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.
The remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the air conditioner wiring harness away from the heat strip, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1001.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Flagstaff | 2019 |
| Forest River Rockwood | 2019 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest River Flagstaff | 2019 | 7 | 6 |
| Forest River Rockwood | 2019 | 8 | 5 |
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88 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the electrical system; Forest River, Inc. filed 592 campaigns in all.
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