NHTSA Recall 15V589000: Electrical system: wiring
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,374 vehicles. It affects 2009–2016 Forest River Vengeance.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V589000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17B-0918-2015-0090 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | September 23, 2015 |
| Owner notification | October 20, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River Inc. (Forest) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Forest River Cherokee and Vengeance recreational trailers manufactured May 16, 2008, to September 14, 2015. The wiring harness for the trailer's lights, electric brakes, battery charging and many of the interior 12V fixtures may have an insuffient ground wire.
Safety risk
With an insufficient ground wire, the wiring harness may overheat, increasing the risk of fire. Additionally, the ground wire failure would result in the loss of the trailer's external lights and electric brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailer wiring harnesses, and upgrade the ground wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 20, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River's customer service number at 1-260-593-4005. Forest River's recall number is 17B-0918-2015-0090.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V589000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.