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June 3, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V386000
A missing emergency exit window could prevent or delay occupants from exiting in the event of an emergency, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V386
Manufacturer Forest River
, Inc.
Components STRUCTURE
Potential Number of Units Affected 101
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sabre fifth wheels. The emergency exit window was not installed on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will install an emergency exit window, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 10, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2100. Forest River’s number for this recall is 62-1785.
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.
Chronology :
On May 24, 2024, Forest River’s Office of Corporate Compliance was notified that during a routine Corporate Standard Audit, it was discovered that the egress window was installed on the same side of the vehicle as the entry door. OCC opened a research item.
On May 31, 2024, Forest River’s Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FOREST RIVER | SABRE | 2024 |
3 Associated Documents
Miscellaneous Document – Stop Sale Notice
RMISC-24V386-4111.pdf 190.358KB
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Defect Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V386-6523.PDF 213.959KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V386-7232.pdf 645.933KB
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STOP SALE NOTICE
Page 1 of 1
May 31, 2024
Pursuant to USC49CFR ยง577.13 โ Notification to Dealerships and Distributors โ Paragraph B
โIt is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.โ
CANADA: Pursuant to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act, section 5
Companies who sell new non-complying vehicles may be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Substantial penalties apply to violations of this law. This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
Pursuant to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act; 49 CFR Part 573.11; this notice shall serve as a formal
SAFETY RECALL – STOP SALE NOTIFICATION.
2024 SABRE SRF32BHT-C FIFTH WHEELS
Forest River has decided that a safety defect exists in certain 2024 Sabre SRF32BHT-C Fifth Wheels
Recreational Vehicles. Forest River is recalling the defective model(s) to ensure the safety of our future retail consumers and your dealership. Forest River is issuing a Stop Sale Notice effective immediately.
Please access your Home Page on Dealer Connect to verify if your Dealership has units in stock that are subject to this recall. Enter the Service Campaign number referenced above in the โCampaign Searchโ field, and click on the โCampaign ID Numberโ. Next, select โMY VINSโ. Not all Dealers have units in stock that are affected by this recall.
DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE:
The egress window may not be located on an opposite wall (rear/drivers side).
EVALUATION OF RISK:
If a vehicle rolls over onto the entry door or there is a fire that blocks access to the entry door, the vehicle may pose personal injury to an operator.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
The remedy for this recall is under development. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available.
HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION:
CONTACT
PHONE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
574-642-2100
SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 001110
FR ID: 62-1785
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-386
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Forest River, Inc. MAY 31, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-386 Manufacturer Recall No. : 62-1785
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc.
Address : 55470 CR 1
P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 101 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Forest River Inc. Sabre SRF32BHT-C Fifth Wheels Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : The scope is inclusive of the models since inception.
2024 SABRE SRF32BHT-C 101
Grand Total 101
Production Dates : AUG 28, 2023 – MAY 10, 2024 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential
Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The egress window may not be located on an opposite wall (rear/drivers side).
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If a vehicle rolls over onto the entry door or there is a fire that blocks access to the entry door, the vehicle may pose personal injury to an operator.
Description of the Cause : Manufacturing error.
Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur :
None
Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-386 Page 2 Component Name 1 : Egress Window Component Description : Egress Window Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
On May 24, 2024, Forest River’s Office of Corporate Compliance was notified that during a routine Corporate Standard Audit, it was discovered that the egress window was installed on the same side of the vehicle as the entry door. OCC opened a research item. On May 31, 2024, Forest River’s Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-386
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The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR ยง573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers
and Dealers. An authorized Forest River dealer will need to perform the remedy to install an egress window on the rear/drivers side of the vehicle.
What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (574) 642-2100 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall.
Please send the service invoice to the following address:
Sabre
2577 E. Kercher Rd.
Goshen, IN 46528
How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Affected Component โ Egress Window
There will now be an egress window installed on the driver’s side rear of the vehicle. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : The week of May 28, 2024, the manufacturing plant began installing the egress window in the rear wall. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send
suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUL 10, 2024 – JUL 10, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUL 10, 2024 – JUL 10, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
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