Wiring may loosen at inlet and arc
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 xlr vehicles, models t29hfs, t31fdk, t31fqsl, t30fqsl, t21fqsl, t24fqsl, t24hfs, t27hfs, t28tqdl and t30hds, manufactured october 20, 2014, to july 14, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the wiring at the electrical inlet used for connecting external ac power to the trailer may have been strained during the assembly process. as a result, the wiring may loosen at the inlet connector.
Safety Consequence
If the wires are not properly secured to the connector, the wires may arc, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will rewire the inlet to relieve the wiring strain and secure the electrical wiring connections, free of charge. the recall began on august 25, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0437. forest river's number for this recall is 51-07302015-0068.
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FAQ: Recall 15V493000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V493000?
NHTSA recall 15V493000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on August 5, 2015. It addresses: Wiring may loosen at inlet and arc. The recall affects approximately 634 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V493000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-07302015-0068. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.