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Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

Forest River, Inc: Solar Panel Wiring May Melt Causing Fire

Agency Publication Date: October 18, 2024
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Summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 16 of its 2023-2024 Riverstone Fifth Wheel trailers. The recall was issued because the solar panels may be wired in parallel instead of in series, which can cause the wiring to overheat and potentially melt. Dealers will inspect and repair the solar wiring system, including replacing the cable entry plate and solar controller as needed, free of charge.

Risk

Overheated or melted wiring increases the risk of a fire occurring within the trailer.

What You Should Do

  1. Contact an authorized Forest River dealer to schedule an inspection and repair of your solar panel wiring, which will be performed free of charge.
  2. If you have questions regarding this recall, you may call Forest River Customer Service at (260) 593-2425 and reference recall number 70-1853.
  3. For additional questions or concerns, contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit their website at www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Dealers will inspect the wiring and replace the cable entry plate and solar controller as necessary, free of charge.

How to: Dealers will inspect the wiring and replace the cable entry plate and solar controller as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2024. Owners may call Forest River Customer Service at (260) 593-2425. Forest River's number for this recall is 70-1853.

Affected Products

Product: 2023-2024 Forest River Riverstone Fifth Wheel

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V774000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Sold By: authorized dealers
Units Affected: 16 vehicles(16% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: November 5, 2024
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 nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 70-1853
Agency Last Updated: November 6, 2024

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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