FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD (2017) recall — Equipment
Forest River recalls 2017 Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers with excess slack in AC wiring harness that could melt and cause fire if not secured properly.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Forest River is recalling certain 2017 Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers because excess slack in the air conditioning wiring harness could melt and short, increasing fire risk if not properly secured. This affects trailer owners who have the specific model year and make. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225865-forest-river-2017-trailers-fire-risk-from-unsecured-wiring.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225865-forest-river-2017-trailers-fire-risk-from-unsecured-wiring · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V728000
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“Forest River 2017 Trailers: Fire Risk from Unsecured Wiring.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225865-forest-river-2017-trailers-fire-risk-from-unsecured-wiring. Based on NHTSA recall #16V728000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V728000).
Why it’s dangerous
The air conditioning wiring harness has excess slack that could contact the heating element if not secured. This might cause the wires to melt, short, and increase fire risk in normal use.
Who’s affected
Trailer owners with 2017 Forest River Flagstaff or Rockwood models are most at risk. The hazard primarily affects those who use the trailer's air conditioning system without securing the wiring properly.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your trailer has a 2017 model year with two air conditioners. The issue involves excess slack in the wiring harness used for the air conditioning system.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Forest River
Call 1-574-642-5164 to confirm your trailer is affected and schedule the free wiring repair kit installation.
Get the repair kit
Dealers will install a free remedy kit to constrain the wires and prevent contact with the heating element.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The air conditioning wiring harness has excess slack that could contact the heating element, melt, and cause a fire if not properly secured.
How do I know if my trailer is affected?
Check if your trailer is a 2017 model year Forest River Flagstaff or Rockwood with two air conditioners.
What should I do if I have this trailer?
Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164 to schedule a free wiring repair kit installation at a dealer.
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 16V728000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 16V728000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
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 #16V728000 (December 10, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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