NHTSARecalled Mar 20, 2015 · #15V160000
Brake Wires may Pinch, Break or Short
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sabre travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. The wires that control the brakes may have been improperly routed resulting in the wires chaffing, breaking or shorting. Damage to the wires that control the brakes may unexpectedly lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a short in the wires may increase the risk of a fire.
Product details
- Product
- Brake Wires may Pinch, Break or Short
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Model numbers
- 2014 Sabre
- UPCs
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What you should do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and reroute the brake wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 430-03112015-0017.