2013 Forest River Sabre problems & recalls

Problem: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 forest river models blue ridge, cardinal, cherokee, columbus, evo, georgetown, flagstaff, forester, lexington, puma, rockwood, sabre, salem, sandpiper, sandstorm, sierra, stealth, sunseeker, wildcat, wildwood, work and play and xlr; coachmen models brookstone, catalina, chaparral, concord, encounter, freedom express, freelander, leprechaun, mirada, pursuit, and sportcoach; prime time models avenger, crusader, lacrosse, saniber, and tracer; palomino model maverick truck camper; cargo mate model eliminator and shasta models revere, phoenix recreational vehicles manufactured from february 13, 2013, through april 18, 2013. due to a design c

Risk: If the motor assembly screws shear, it is possible that the awning can unfurl unexpectedly, either while the vehicle is at rest or while in transit, increasing the risk of personal injury or a vehicle crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners and dometic staff will replace the affected motors with motors of a different design. the safety recall began on july 29, 2013. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600 or dometic at 1-888-447-0003 for more information. owners are being instructed not to drive their vehicle until repairs can be performed.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 sabre travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured august 1, 2013, to june 30, 2014. the wires that control the brakes may have been improperly routed resulting in the wires chaffing, breaking or shorting.

Risk: Damage to the wires that control the brakes may unexpectedly lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. additionally, a short in the wires may increase the risk of a fire.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and reroute the brake wires, as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on april 6, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-389-4600. forest river's number for this recall is 430-03112015-0017.