Recall 14V194 covers 131 2012-2014 Free Spirit FS22SS, FS22, and FS22TE RVs for trailer-plug wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Free Spirit dealer.
Free Spirit is recalling 131 2012-2014 FS22SS, FS22, and FS22TE recreational vehicles because the 7-pole trailer plug socket is wired so a towed vehicle or trailer loses hazard lights when the RV ignition is off. Reduced visibility raises crash risk, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The 7-pole trailer plug socket on 2012-2014 Free Spirit FS22SS, FS22, and FS22TE recreational vehicles is the electrical connector between the RV and a towed vehicle or trailer. It sends power and signals for exterior lighting through the trailer harness, including the hazard lights that warn other drivers when the towed unit is stopped or in distress. The socket has to pass those lighting signals even when the RV itself is not being driven.
On these Free Spirit RVs, the socket wiring does not feed the hazard-light circuit for the towed vehicle or trailer when the RV ignition is turned off. The hazard switch can be activated, but the connected towed vehicle or trailer does not illuminate its hazard lamps in that ignition-off condition. The problem is in the wiring path for the trailer plug, not in the bulbs on the towed vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. You would discover it by checking the towed vehicle or trailer lights with the RV ignition off.
Who's affected?
Spans FS22SS, FS22, and FS22TE models across the 2012-2014 model years, with scope tied to hazard flashing warning lights and wiring.
| 2013 Free Spirit FS22SS | Hazard flashing warning lights |
|---|---|
| 2013 Free Spirit FS22SS | wiring |
| 2012 Free Spirit FS22 | Hazard flashing warning lights |
| 2012 Free Spirit FS22 | wiring |
| 2013 Free Spirit FS22 | Hazard flashing warning lights |
| 2013 Free Spirit FS22 | wiring |
| 2014 Free Spirit FS22SS | Hazard flashing warning lights |
| 2014 Free Spirit FS22SS | wiring |
| 2014 Free Spirit FS22TE | Hazard flashing warning lights |
| 2014 Free Spirit FS22TE | wiring |
| 2012 Free Spirit FS22SS | Hazard flashing warning lights |
| 2012 Free Spirit FS22SS | wiring |
| 2014 Free Spirit FS22 | Hazard flashing warning lights |
| 2014 Free Spirit FS22 | wiring |
| Units affected | 131 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific RV is included.
What's the safety risk?
When the RV is towing a vehicle or trailer, hidden rear hazard lights reduce visibility for drivers behind it. With the RV ignition off, the towed vehicle or trailer hazard lights do not illuminate, which increases crash risk. Use extra caution while towing and schedule the wiring inspection. Repair will be free at any franchised Free Spirit dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2014 Free Spirit FS22SS, FS22, or FS22TE is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Free Spirit dealer to ask about the free trailer-plug wiring inspection and correction that restores hazard-light operation for a towed vehicle or trailer.
- Bring the recall notice if Triple E RV mailed one. If not, reference recall number 14V194 when you call.
- Keep the RV ignition on when using hazard lights while towing until the wiring repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The recall remedy calls for the dealer to inspect the 7-pole trailer plug wiring and correct the wiring so hazard lights on a towed vehicle or trailer illuminate properly when the RV ignition is off. Once the dealer repair is available for your VIN, a Free Spirit technician handles the inspection and wiring correction at no charge. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. If you call the dealer, reference recall 14V194 and Free Spirit recall number CA#7835-1 so the service desk can match the wiring repair to the right campaign.
Timeline
| April 16, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V194?
Recall 14V194 covers 131 2012-2014 Free Spirit FS22SS, FS22, and FS22TE recreational vehicles with 7-pole trailer plug wiring that prevents hazard lights from working on a towed vehicle or trailer when the RV ignition is off. Dealers will inspect and correct the wiring for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2014 Free Spirit FS22SS, FS22, or FS22TE is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 14V194. If it is, contact a franchised Free Spirit dealer to schedule the trailer plug wiring inspection and correction. Reference recall number 14V194 and Triple E RV recall number CA#7835-1 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For this recall, Free Spirit dealers inspect and correct the 7-pole trailer plug wiring free of charge, including the parts and labor needed for the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is reduced visibility when the RV is towing a vehicle or trailer. If the RV ignition is off, the towed vehicle or trailer hazard lights will not illuminate, and other drivers have less warning around a stopped or disabled vehicle.
What if I bought my Free Spirit RV used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific FS22SS, FS22, or FS22TE is included, then contact a franchised Free Spirit dealer for the free wiring inspection and correction.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V194000 |
|---|---|
| Free Spirit customer service | 1-877-992-9906 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V194 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V194000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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