Forest River Electrical Recall 12V428000 (2 Vehicles)

The problem

Forest River, Inc.(Forest River) is recalling two model year 2009 Rockport commerical vehicles, manufactured from April 27, 2009, through May 29, 2009, equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, due to overheating.

The risk

Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.

The fix

Forest River has notified the owners and arranged to replace the battery separators free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-295-8749.

Contacts

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

What to do

Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
Call a dealer. Any authorized Forest River dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 12V428000.
Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicle	Complaints	Recalls	Grade
2009 Forest River Rockport	0	2	C

Vehicle

Complaints

Recalls

Grade

2009 Forest River Rockport

Questions

Is the 12V428000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FOREST RIVER, INC.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 12V428000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 12V428000 announced?

FOREST RIVER, INC. reported it to NHTSA on September 4, 2012. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

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