Vehicle recall 16V728000 · October 12, 2016
Forest River Flagstaff and Rockwood
There is may be excess slack in the wiring harness used in the air conditioner that contains a heating element.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V728000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 12, 2016
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10-10062016-0254
- Owner notification
- November 1, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Appliance › Air conditioner; Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Flagstaff (2017): 2017
- Forest River Rockwood (2017): 2017
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