FOREST RIVER FLAGSTAFF (2019) recall — Electrical System
Forest River recalls 2019 Flagstaff trailers with improperly installed AC wiring that could melt and cause fire. Owners must have wiring secured away from heat strips.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, increasing the risk of fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2019 Flagstaff recreational trailers due to improperly installed air conditioning wiring that could melt and cause fire. This affects owners who may need to have the wiring moved away from the heat strip to prevent fire risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223802-forest-river-2019-flagstaff-trailers-air-conditioning-wiring-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223802-forest-river-2019-flagstaff-trailers-air-conditioning-wiring-fire-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V317000
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“Forest River 2019 Flagstaff Trailers: Air Conditioning Wiring Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223802-forest-river-2019-flagstaff-trailers-air-conditioning-wiring-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #19V317000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V317000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the air conditioning wiring harness contacts the heat strip, the sheathing may melt, creating a fire hazard. This can happen because the wiring was improperly installed and may come into contact with the heat strip.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Forest River Flagstaff recreational trailers are most at risk. This recall affects those who have the air conditioning wiring installed near the heat strip.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Flagstaff trailer has air conditioning wiring that may be near the heat strip. The recall began on May 6, 2019, and affects specific models from this year.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Reach out to Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943 to arrange the free wiring fix.
Have Wiring Secured
Dealers will secure the air conditioner wiring harness away from the heat strip at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the air conditioner wiring harness away from the heat strip, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1001.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The wiring for the front bedroom air conditioning may have been improperly installed and may come in contact with the heat strip in the air conditioner.
How can I tell if my trailer is affected?
Check if your 2019 Flagstaff trailer has air conditioning wiring that may be near the heat strip. The recall began on May 6, 2019.
What should I do if I own this trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943 to have the wiring secured away from the heat strip at no cost.
Contact Forest River
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V317000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 19V317000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will secure the air conditioner wiring harness away from the heat strip, free of charge. The recall began on May 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1001. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V317000 (April 19, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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