Recall 17V396000: 2014–2015 Forest River Encounter, 2014–2018 Forest River Mirada, 2014–2018 Forest River Mirada Select
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 23, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 1,414
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Coachmen RV Encounter recreational vehicles, and 2014-2018 Coachmen RV Mirada and Mirada Select recreational vehicles equipped with the residential refrigerator option instead of the standard refrigerator. The unused, but powered, wiring for the standard refrigerator was left with exposed wire ends.
The risk
If the energized positive wire and negative wire make contact, the wires may sort circuit and possibly melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the positive and negative wires from the battery, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-06212017-0455.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Forest River Encounter
- 2015 Forest River Encounter
- 2014 Forest River Mirada
- 2015 Forest River Mirada
- 2016 Forest River Mirada
- 2017 Forest River Mirada
- 2018 Forest River Mirada
- 2014 Forest River Mirada Select
- 2015 Forest River Mirada Select
- 2016 Forest River Mirada Select
- 2017 Forest River Mirada Select
- 2018 Forest River Mirada Select
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V396000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 310-06212017-0455
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Aug 3, 2017
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring (Electrical System); Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology