Safety Recall NHTSA · 16V728000 Reported October 12, 2016

Wiring harness may rub and short

Forest River, Inc. · Electrical System · 5 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
16V728000
Manufacturer Campaign
10-10062016-0254
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
5
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 12, 2016
Completion Rate
80.00

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 flagstaff and rockwood trailers equipped with two air conditioners. there is may be excess slack in the wiring harness used in the air conditioner that contains a heating element.

Safety Consequence

If the wires are not tied back and properly secured away from the heating element, the wires may contact the heating element, melt and short, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a remedy kit to constrain the wires, free of charge. the recall began on november 1, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-5164. forest river's number for this recall is 10-10062016-0254.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 16V728000 or campaign 10-10062016-0254.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 16V728000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 16V728000?

NHTSA recall 16V728000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on October 12, 2016. It addresses: Wiring harness may rub and short. The recall affects approximately 5 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 16V728000 or the manufacturer campaign number 10-10062016-0254. 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.