FOREST RIVER — recall

Automotive · United States · 2024-10-18

Forest River Riverstone Fifth Wheel trailers' solar panels incorrectly installed

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2024-10-18
Manufacturer	Forest River, Inc.
Models affected	RIVERSTONE
Model year	2023-2024
Units affected	16
Defect	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._x000D_ Melted wires increase the risk of a fire.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Dealers will inspect the wiring and replace the cable entry plate and solar controller as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 27, 2024. Owners may call Forest River Customer Service at (260) 593-2425. Forest River's number for this recall is 70-1853.
Recall number	24V774000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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