| Issue ID | 1485773 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11114790 |
| Manufacurer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | SIERRA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 30/07/18 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 forest river sierra fifth wheel. While the contact was sleeping in the camper, smoke was detected in the vehicle without warning. The contact noticed smoke near the wiring, coming from the side of the battery to the power converter. In addition, the smoke alarm failed to alert the occupants. The contact was able to disconnect the power from the converter. The cabinet was affected by the internal fire and the contents inside were damaged. In addition, the hydraulic lines for the slide out jack and the leveling system were damaged from the fire. The driver and passenger were not injured. The dealer (flagg rv, 66 w boylston st, west boylston, ma 01583, (800) 678-9278) and the insurance company inspected the vehicle; however, the contact was unaware of the cause of the failure. The manufacturer indicated that the vehicle was out of warranty, but offered to cover the deductible. The manufacturer further advised the contact to have the vehicle diagnosed and repaired by a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | WORCESTER, MA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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