Cooler may backfeed current and damage appliances
Defect Summary
Forest river inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2021 no boundaries (nobo) 10.5 and 10.6 travel trailers equipped with dometic cfx3 series chest refrigerators (models cfx3 35, cfx3 45, cfx3 55im, cfx3 75dz, cfx3 95dz and cfx3 100). the protection device on the electrical circuit may fail when the refrigerator is connected to both ac and dc power, allowing the ac/dc power supply to back feed through some or all of the other appliances (such as the air conditioner, water pump, lights, furnace, etc.) that are connected to the 12v dc system. a voltage overload may result, causing dc appliances on the same circuit to fail.
Safety Consequence
A voltage overload may cause electrical damage and may increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install new warning labels, free of charge. this recall began august 24, 2020. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-3119 option 2, or dometic customer service at 1-888-943-4905. forest river's number for this recall is 51-1189.
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FAQ: Recall 20V386000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 20V386000?
NHTSA recall 20V386000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 2, 2020. It addresses: Cooler may backfeed current and damage appliances. The recall affects approximately 47 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V386000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-1189. 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.