2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2020-05-13
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020-2021 vibe trailers, models vbt16rb-or and vbt17db-or. The roof vent for the refrigerator may be missing.
Consequence
Insufficient ventilation may cause the refrigerator to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire or result in a carbon monoxide buildup, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a vent on the roof for the refrigerator, free of charge. The recall began on june 1, 2020. Owners may contact forest river customer service at (503) 831-5413. Forest river's number for this recall is 22-1166.
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 - SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Posted on: 2020-01-29
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2020 freedom express, salem, stealth evo, vibe, wildcat maxx, and wildwood recreational trailers. The emergency break-away switch may fail.
Consequence
In the event of trailer separation from the tow vehicle, a failed break-away switch will not apply the trailer's brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the break-away switch, free of charge. The recall began february 19, 2020. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-503-831-5410 or 1-574-825-8205. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-1129.
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.