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November 17, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V774000
Incorrectly Wired Park Brake Signal
A slideroom unexpectedly extends increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V774
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number of Units Affected 19
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Forester and Sunseeker motorhomes. The park brake signal wire may not be connected to the house battery control center, which can allow the slideroom to extend during transit.
Remedy
Dealers will connect the signal wire to the battery control center, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed December 27, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River’s number for this recall is 34-1707.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
Manufacturing management found the concern during production the week of November 16, 2023, and contacted Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) on November 16, 2023.
On November 17, 2023, Forest River’s Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall.
6 Affected Products
Vehicles
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FOREST RIVER | FORESTER | 2022-2024 |
FOREST RIVER | SUNSEEKER | 2022-2024 |
2 Associated Documents
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V774-8018.pdf 645.982KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V774-9846.PDF 215.409KB
Latest Recalls Documents
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https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=23V774&docType=RCL
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-774 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Submission Date : NOV 17, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-774 Manufacturer Recall No. : 34-1707 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Address : 55470 CR 1 P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 19 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2024 Forest River Inc. Forester Class C Motorhomes Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was determined using manufacturing records of when a change to the installation of the wiring began, to the week of November 17, 2023. 2022 FORESTER FRC2371AFT 2 2023 FORESTER FRC2371AFT 6 2024 FORESTER FRC2371AFT 2 Grand Total 10 Production Dates : MAR 13, 2022 – NOV 06, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-774 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2022-2024 Forest River Inc. Sunseeker Class C Motorhomes Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was determined using manufacturing records of when a change to the installation of the wiring began, to the week of November 17, 2023. 2022 SUNSEEKER SSC2370AFT 2 2022 SUNSEEKER SSC2370FT 2 2023 SUNSEEKER SSC2370AFT 1 2023 SUNSEEKER SSC2370FT 1 2024 SUNSEEKER SSC2370AFT 3 Grand total 9 Production Dates : MAR 13, 2022 – NOV 06, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The park brake signal wire may not have been wired to the house battery control center, where the slideroom operation is locked out or allowed depending on if the vehicle has the parking brake engaged. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If a slideroom began extending during travel it may increase the risk of personal injury, property damage or lead to a crash. Description of the Cause : Manufacturing error. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The slideroom may extend. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Wiring 12V Component Description : Wiring 12V Component Part Number : N/A Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-774 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : Manufacturing management found the concern during production the week of November 16, 2023, and contacted Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) on November 16, 2023. On November 17, 2023, Forest River’s Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers and Dealers. An authorized Forest River Dealer or service center will need to perform the remedy. The signal wire will be installed to the battery control center. What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (574) 206-7600 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Forester & Sunseeker Forest River, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 55135 CR 1 Elkhart, IN 46514 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Affected Component – Wiring 12V PN N/A Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-774 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 The signal wire will now be installed to the battery control center. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : During the week of November 17, 2023, the manufacturing plant began installing the brake signal wire to the battery control center. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Planned Dealer Notification Date : DEC 27, 2023 – DEC 27, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : DEC 27, 2023 – DEC 27, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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