TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE

VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT
PO Box 30
MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218

Technical Service Bulletin: 62-1973
Service Campaign: 001242

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Integrity

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Safety

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Quality

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Customer Service
September 2025

Dear Forest River Customer:
Forest River is alerting you to an issue involving certain 2025 Sabre SRF33RLP-C and SRF37RVMILES-C Fifth Wheel
Recreational Vehicles
WHAT IS THE ISSUE?
According to the Lippert TSB: The sun deck/patio deck may not have a spring release to help the patio open to begin
deployment and the linkage arms may not have a notch, both conditions may lead to binding.
DEALERS: WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Remedy Instructions can be found on Dealer Connect.
HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION:
CONTACT
PHONE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
(260) 499-2100
DEALER REPAIR CODES: Dealer Connect
Prior Authorization is required
TSB NUMBER
REPAIR
CODE
62-1973
SB-562-05-00-004743
62-1973
SB-562-09-00-004744

DESCRIPTION
INSPECTION ONLY
INSPECTION AND PERFORM REMEDY

ALLOWABLE
HOUR(S)
.10 HRS.
.80 HRS.

Sincerely,
Forest River, Inc.
Office of Corporate Compliance

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 62-1973 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS
Make(s): SABRE
Model(s): SRF33RLP & SRF37RVMILES
Model Year(s): 2025
Concern:

According the LCI TSB: The sun deck/patio deck may
not have a spring release to help the patio open to
begin deployment and the linkage arms may not have
a notch, both conditions may lead to binding.

Repair Code: SB-562-09-00-004744
Allotted Time: .80 HRS.
Inspection Code: SB-562-05-00-004743
Allotted Time: .10 HRS.
Photo(s) Required: NO
Prior Authorization Required: YES
Part(s) Number: SEE BELOW & ATTACHED
Part(s) Return: FIELD DESTROY

Turn off LP Gas at LPG Tank(s). Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative,
disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator
ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block any
tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in
electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death.
PLEASE REFERENCE THE INCLUDED TSB DOCUMENT ISSUED BY LIPPERT COMPONENTS.

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ADDING SPRING ASSIST/REPLACING HARD STOP
LINKAGE ARMS ON THE SUN DECK BALCONY
TSB Number: 148-001-2025
Product: Sun Deck Balcony (Powered Operation), Cable and Mesh Gate Variants
Date: September 11, 2025
Labor Rate: Inspect: 0.1 Hours
Inspect & Replace: 0.8 Hours

Purpose
This document supersedes the previous versions dated 07-29-25 and 09-05-2025 in their entirety.
This document refers to the Sun Deck Balcony (Powered Operation) Cable and Mesh Gate Variants and
covers two repair procedures:
• Adding Spring Assist, if needed
• Replacing the Hard Stop Linkage Arms, if needed
The spring assist feature and the notches in the hard stop linkage arms are needed to ensure the balcony
operates in the most effective manner. These items remove the opportunity of an issue occurring in the
balcony operation, which can result in the internal chain binding and/or other operational issues.
Examine the balcony per the “inspection” sections in this TSB and complete the procedures listed, if needed.

Safety
This document provides general instructions. Many variables can change the circumstances of any
procedure, i.e. the degree of difficulty involved in the service operation and the ability level of the individual
performing the operation. This document cannot begin to plot out procedures for every possibility, but will
provide the general instructions for effectively installing, removing or servicing the system. In the event the
skill level required is too advanced or the procedure too difficult, a certified technician should be consulted
before performing the necessary operation. Failure to correctly install, remove or service the system may
result in voiding the warranty, inflicting injury or even death.

The "WARNING" symbol above is a sign that a procedure has a safety risk involved and may cause
death, serious personal injury, severe product and/or property damage if not performed safely and
within the parameters set forth in this document.

Never step onto or walk on balcony deck when it is deployed and a hard stop linkage arm and/or
support arm is disconnected or removed at any point.
The "CAUTION" symbol above is a sign that a procedure has a safety risk involved and may cause
personal injury, product and/or property damage if not performed safely and within the parameters
set forth in this document.

Rev: 09.11.2025

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CCD-0010333

ADDING SPRING ASSIST/REPLACING HARD STOP
LINKAGE ARMS ON THE SUN DECK BALCONY
TSB Number: 148-001-2025
Product: Sun Deck Balcony (Powered Operation), Cable and Mesh Gate Variants
Date: September 11, 2025
Labor Rate: Inspect: 0.1 Hours
Inspect & Replace: 0.8 Hours

Spring assist must be added to both sides of the balcony jamb to be effective. Failure to install
spring assist on each side of the jamb may result in the twisting of the balcony deck and/or glass
panel, and will not allow the spring assist to function as intended.

Inspection
Verify the Presence of Spring Assist On Balcony Jamb
1.

Examine each side of the balcony jamb 9 1/2" up from the support arms. Verify that a spring (Fig. 1A) is
installed on each side of the balcony at this location. If no springs are present, perform the procedure
in the "Adding Spring Assist" section of this TSB.
Fig. 1

A

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CCD-0010333

ADDING SPRING ASSIST/REPLACING HARD STOP
LINKAGE ARMS ON THE SUN DECK BALCONY
TSB Number: 148-001-2025
Product: Sun Deck Balcony (Powered Operation), Cable and Mesh Gate Variants
Date: September 11, 2025
Labor Rate: Inspect: 0.1 Hours
Inspect & Replace: 0.8 Hours

Evaluating the Hard Stop Linkage Arms
1.

Check the hard stop linkage arms at the location indicated in Figure 2A. Look for a notch machined in
the top linkage arm (Fig. 3A). If this notch is not present, perform the procedure in the "Replacing the
Hard Stop Linkage Arms" section of this TSB.
Fig. 2

A

Fig. 3
A

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CCD-0010333

ADDING SPRING ASSIST/REPLACING HARD STOP
LINKAGE ARMS ON THE SUN DECK BALCONY
TSB Number: 148-001-2025
Product: Sun Deck Balcony (Powered Operation), Cable and Mesh Gate Variants
Date: September 11, 2025
Labor Rate: Inspect: 0.1 Hours
Inspect & Replace: 0.8 Hours

Adding Spring Assist
Resources Required
• Impact drive
• #2 square bit

Spring Assist Kit
This procedure requires the Sun Deck Spring Assist Kit, part number 2025043134. This kit includes
everything needed to add spring assist to one Sun Deck balcony. Labor time includes installing one spring
kit consisting of one spring on either side of the balcony jamb.
Callout
Kit

Part #
2025043134

Qty Description
1

Image

Sun Deck Spring Assist Kit

A

2020001960

2

Spring

B

2021022533

2

Screw - 10-16 x .075

C

2021024777

2

Washer

D

2021024556

2

Cover Sticker

A

C

B

Procedure
1.
2.

D

Fig. 4

Deploy the balcony by pressing the switch on the interior of the trailer (Fig. 4A).
If performing the procedure on a Sun Deck with the mesh gates, remove the
safety strap securing the mesh gates together (Fig. 5A), and swing one mesh
gate panel open. Step onto the balcony and close the mesh gate panel. Secure
the mesh gates together with the strap so they do not swing
open accidentally.
Fig. 5

A

A

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CCD-0010333

ADDING SPRING ASSIST/REPLACING HARD STOP
LINKAGE ARMS ON THE SUN DECK BALCONY
TSB Number: 148-001-2025
Product: Sun Deck Balcony (Powered Operation), Cable and Mesh Gate Variants
Date: September 11, 2025
Labor Rate: Inspect: 0.1 Hours
Inspect & Replace: 0.8 Hours
3.

Measure up 9 1/2" from the top of the support arm (Fig. 6A) and make a mark in the center of the pocket
on the jamb.
Fig. 6
Mark

9 1/2"

A

4.

With the #2 square bit (Fig. 7A), insert the 10-16 x .075 screw (Fig. 7B) and washer (Fig. 7C) through the
tear drop hole in wide end of the spring (Fig. 8A).
Fig. 7

Fig. 8

A
C

A

B

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ADDING SPRING ASSIST/REPLACING HARD STOP
LINKAGE ARMS ON THE SUN DECK BALCONY
TSB Number: 148-001-2025
Product: Sun Deck Balcony (Powered Operation), Cable and Mesh Gate Variants
Date: September 11, 2025
Labor Rate: Inspect: 0.1 Hours
Inspect & Replace: 0.8 Hours
5.

Using an impact drive, install the spring/washer/screw assembly at the previously-marked location on
the jamb (Fig 9).
Fig. 9

A

6.

From the inside end of the support arm, measure 10 3/4" horizontally out onto the arm (Fig. 10) and
place the provided cover sticker (Fig 11A) to prevent wear on the support arms powder coated surface.
Fig. 10

10 3/4"

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CCD-0010333

ADDING SPRING ASSIST/REPLACING HARD STOP
LINKAGE ARMS ON THE SUN DECK BALCONY
TSB Number: 148-001-2025
Product: Sun Deck Balcony (Powered Operation), Cable and Mesh Gate Variants
Date: September 11, 2025
Labor Rate: Inspect: 0.1 Hours
Inspect & Replace: 0.8 Hours

Fig. 11

A