2013–2014 Forest River Sabre Recall: Wires that control the brakes may have been improperly routed resulting in…
NHTSA campaign 15V160000 · Electrical System · filed Mar 20, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sabre travel trailers and fifth wheels manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 30, 2014. The wires that control the brakes may have been improperly routed resulting in the wires chaffing, breaking or shorting.
The risk
Damage to the wires that control the brakes may unexpectedly lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. Additionally, a short in the wires may increase the risk of a fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
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Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers and reroute the brake wires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 430-03112015-0017.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | Sabre | 2013, 2014 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V160000 (manufacturer number 430-03112015-0017). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.