NHTSA Complaint #11140315 — 2016 FOREST RIVER HERITAGE GLEN 337BAR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11140315 |
| Vehicle | 2016 FOREST RIVER HERITAGE GLEN 337BAR |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | AL |
Consumer Description
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 FOREST RIVER HERITAGE GLEN 337BAR RV. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT AN RV PARK PLUGGED INTO THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING ACTIVATED. SUDDENLY, THE RV CAUGHT ON FIRE. WHEN THE CONTACT OPENED THE DOOR OF THE FIFTH WHEEL, THE FIRE HAD EXTINGUISHED ITSELF AND SMOKE FILLED THE INTERIOR. THE CONTACT UNPLUGGED THE ELECTRICAL CORD. THE CONTACT FOUND AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BOARD COMPLETELY BURNED. THE FIFTH WHEEL WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE RV WAS NOT REPAIRED. THERE WAS NO MILEAGE. *DT CARFAX CANNOT PROCESS THIS REQUEST. VIN INVALID. UPDATED 12/07/18*JB