NHTSA Recall 17V396000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment) and electrical system: wiring
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,414 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Forest River Encounter.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V396000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 310-06212017-0455 |
| Components | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | June 23, 2017 |
| Owner notification | August 3, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Coachmen RV Encounter recreational vehicles, and 2014-2018 Coachmen RV Mirada and Mirada Select recreational vehicles equipped with the residential refrigerator option instead of the standard refrigerator. The unused, but powered, wiring for the standard refrigerator was left with exposed wire ends.
Safety risk
If the energized positive wire and negative wire make contact, the wires may sort circuit and possibly melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the positive and negative wires from the battery, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-06212017-0455.
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 17V396000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Forest River Encounter | 2014, 2015 |
| Forest River Mirada | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Forest River Mirada Select | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
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.