Recall 16V728000: Forest River, Inc.
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 16V728000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on October 12, 2016.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 5.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on November 1, 2016.
- Production dates listed: July 21, 2016 to August 31, 2016.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers equipped with two air conditioners. There is may be excess slack in the wiring harness used in the air conditioner that contains a heating element.
Consequence (official text)
If the wires are not tied back and properly secured away from the heating element, the wires may contact the heating element, melt and short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to constrain the wires, free of charge. The recall began on November 1, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164. Forest River's number for this recall is 10-10062016-0254.
Notes and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 10-10062016-0254.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | FLAGSTAFF | 2017 |
| FOREST RIVER | ROCKWOOD | 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2017 Forest River Flagstaff listed in the notice
- 2017 Forest River Rockwood listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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