2013–2014 Forest River Sabre recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V160000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 430-03112015-0017
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Vehicles affected
- 1,125
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Apr 6, 2015
- Built
- Aug 1, 2013 – Jun 30, 2014
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.