NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Forest River, Inc. - Solar Panel Wiring May Melt Causing Fire
Published: October 18, 2024Recall ID: 24V774000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Melted wires increase the risk of a fire.
Product Description & Identification
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Riverstone Fifth Wheel trailers. The solar panels may have been incorrectly connected in parallel and instead of in series, causing the wiring to overheat and melt.
Affected Products
Solar Panel Wiring May Melt Causing Fire
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Solar Panel Wiring May Melt Causing Fire |
| Nhtsa id | 24V774000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V774000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Riverstone Fifth Wheel trailers. The solar panels may have been incorrectly connected in parallel and instead of in series, causing the wiring to overheat and melt. |
| Completion rate | 81.25 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Melted wires increase the risk of a fire. |
| Mfr campaign number | 70-1853 |
| Potentially affected | 16 |
| Report received date | 2024-10-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |