Vehicle recall 17V396000 · June 23, 2017
Forest River Mirada, Mirada Select and 1 more model
The unused, but powered, wiring for the standard refrigerator was left with exposed wire ends.
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 2014-2015 Coachmen RV Encounter recreational vehicles, and 2014-2018 Coachmen RV Mirada and Mirada Select recreational vehicles equipped with the residential refrigerator option instead of the standard refrigerator. The unused, but powered, wiring for the standard refrigerator was left with exposed wire ends.
- Consequence
- If the energized positive wire and negative wire make contact, the wires may sort circuit and possibly melt, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the positive and negative wires from the battery, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8212. Forest River's number for this recall is 310-06212017-0455.
- 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
- 17V396000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 23, 2017
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 310-06212017-0455
- Owner notification
- August 3, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,414
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Wiring; Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
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 Encounter (2014-2015): 2015, 2014
- Forest River Mirada (2014-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
- Forest River Mirada Select (2014-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014
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