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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 17V396📅 Jun 26, 2017

2014–2018 Forest River Mirada & 2014–2018 Forest River Mirada Select + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Coachmen RV Encounter recreational vehicles, and 2014-2018 Coachmen RV Mirada and Mirada Select recreational vehicles equipped with the residential refrigerator option instead of the standard refrigerator. The unused, but powered, wiring for the standard refrigerator was left with exposed wire ends.

💥 The risk

If the energized positive wire and negative wire make contact, the wires may sort circuit and possibly melt, increasing the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the positive and negative wires from the battery, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-06212017-0455.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
17V396000
Manufacturer recall #
310-06212017-0455
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Vehicles affected
1,414
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 3, 2017
Built
Dec 9, 2013 – May 22, 2017
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 17V396 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 17V396?

2014–2018 Forest River Mirada & 2014–2018 Forest River Mirada Select + 1 more. 1,414 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Forest River dealer to book the free repair.