2019 Forest River Sabre recalls (2)
2 NHTSA safety recalls cover the 2019 Forest River Sabre. Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about this model year. Every recall repair is free at any Forest River dealer.
Is yours affected? Recalls cover ranges of VINs, not every 2019 Forest River Sabre. Check your Sabre by VIN and confirm open recalls at NHTSA.gov.
Every 2019 Forest River Sabre recall
Each campaign as NHTSA published it: what is wrong, what can happen, and the fix. Newest first.
Electrical System · NHTSA 19V669000
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Sabre trailers, models SRF261RK-C, SRF270RL-C and SRF301BH-C. The rotating pin box may come into contact with the 7-way junction box/wiring and cause an electrical short circuit.
- Risk
- An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire or cause unexpected brake failure, which can increase the risk of a crash.
- Fix
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the 7-way and junction box to a location that allows movement when the pin box is pivoting, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 62-1085.
Equipment · NHTSA 19V151000
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Sabre trailers. The Federal Placard may incorrectly state that the trailer has 6,000 lb. capacity axles when the trailer actually has 5,200 lb. capacity axles.
- Risk
- The incorrect label can cause the operator to overload the vehicle, which may lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of crash.
- Fix
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that indicate the correct axle weight rating, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2100. The Forest River number for this recall is 62-0972.
2019 Forest River Sabre complaints and service bulletins
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Sabre, reporting 1 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports; a recall is the manufacturer’s admission of a safety defect.
Most-reported components
What people reported
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2019 Forest River Sabre. A few in their own words, shortened. Complaints are unverified and are not proof of a defect or of any recall.
- Fire
“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FOREST RIVER FIFTH WHEEL SABRE. THE CONTACT AWOKE WHILE SLEEPING IN THE VEHICLE TO A STRONG BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL. THE CONTACT COULD NOT INITIALLY FIND THE SOURCE AND OPENED THE RV WINDOW AND THE ROOM FILLED WITH SMOKE.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11349772
“MORNING OF 8/24, CHECKED AIR PRESSURE IN ALL TIRES. ALL WERE BETWEEN 78-80PSI. THAT AFTERNOON AROUND 4:00 O'CLOCK P.M. WE HAD A BLOWOUT ON FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. WE WERE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65-70 MPH. WAS ABLE TO GET OFF OF INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 40, WE WERE JUST SOUTH OF STATESBORO, NC.”
Complaint filed with NHTSA, not verified by the agency · NHTSA complaint 11353528
Search the official database: NHTSA. Excerpts are quoted from the public record, shortened at a sentence and with personal details removed.
Check your Sabre by VIN
Not every 2019 Forest River Sabre is in every recall. Enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact vehicle, then confirm which are still open at NHTSA.gov or with any Forest River dealer.