Recalls for 2019 Forest River Sabre

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Posted on: 2019-03-01
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 forest river sabre trailers.  The federal placard may incorrectly state that the trailer has 6,000 lb.  Capacity axles when the trailer actually has 5,200 lb.  Capacity axles.  

Consequence
The incorrect label can cause the operator to overload the vehicle, which may lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of crash.

Corrective Action
Forest river has notified owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that indicate the correct axle weight rating, free of charge.  The recall began march 8, 2019.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-2100.  The forest river number for this recall is 62-0972.

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.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Posted on: 2019-09-20
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2020 sabre trailers, models srf261rk-c, srf270rl-c and srf301bh-c.  The rotating pin box may come into contact with the 7-way junction box/wiring and cause an electrical short circuit.

Consequence
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or cause unexpected brake failure, which can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the 7-way and junction box to a location that allows movement when the pin box is pivoting, free of charge.  The recall began on october 21, 2019.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-2100.  Forest river's number for this recall is 62-1085.

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.