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NHTSA Recall 23V774000: Electrical (parking brake)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Forester.

19
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2023
owners notified (December 12)
NHTSA campaign23V774000
Manufacturer campaign34-1707
ComponentPARKING BRAKE › ELECTRICAL
Report receivedNovember 17, 2023
Owner notificationDecember 12, 2023
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Forester and Sunseeker motorhomes. The park brake signal wire may not be connected to the house battery control center, which can allow the slideroom to extend during transit.

Safety risk

A slideroom unexpectedly extends increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will connect the signal wire to the battery control center, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 12, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-1707.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 23V774000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River Forester2022, 2023, 2024
Forest River Sunseeker2022, 2023, 2024

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.