Vehicle recall 19V482000 · June 21, 2019
2020 Forest River Work and Play
The 12V and 110V cables for an optional generator may not be isolated from objects stored in the generator compartment, which can result in an electrical short.
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 2020 Work and Play fifthwheel (WPF33W17) trailers. The 12V and 110V cables for an optional generator may not be isolated from objects stored in the generator compartment, which can result in an electrical short.
- Consequence
- An electrical short can increase the risk of fire.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will isolate the wires in the generator compartment so that they can't short, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 31, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-6302. Forest River's number for this recall is 31-1036.
- 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
- 19V482000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 21, 2019
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 31-1036
- Owner notification
- July 24, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer; 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 Work and Play (2020): 2020
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