Recall 17V396 affects 1,414 2014-2018 Forest River Mirada, Mirada Select, and Encounter RVs for exposed refrigerator wiring. Free repair at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 1,414 2014-2018 Mirada, Mirada Select, and Encounter recreational vehicles equipped with the residential refrigerator option because unused powered wiring for the standard refrigerator was left with exposed wire ends. If the positive and negative wires touch, they can short circuit and melt, increasing fire risk; Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The refrigerator wiring in these 2014-2018 Forest River Mirada, Mirada Select, and Encounter recreational vehicles is part of the coach electrical system. When the standard refrigerator is installed, those wires carry power from the house battery circuit to the refrigerator so it can run as designed.
The affected vehicles were built with the residential refrigerator option instead of the standard refrigerator, but the unused standard-refrigerator wiring was still powered. The wire ends were left exposed inside a plastic conduit. Exposed powered wire ends can contact another wire end or surrounding material, which creates heat in a place that should not be carrying current; Forest River's investigation began after a melted refrigerator power-line wire was reported.
Owners are not given a built-in warning before this failure. There is no warning sign before failure, so a coach can look normal even though the unused refrigerator wiring is still energized and exposed.
Who's affected?
Spans Mirada, Mirada Select, and Encounter motorhomes across the 2014-2018 model years, with recreational vehicle/trailer equipment and wiring listed in scope.
| 2016 Forest River Mirada | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2016 Forest River Mirada Select | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2016 Forest River Mirada Select | wiring |
| 2015 Forest River Encounter | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2015 Forest River Encounter | wiring |
| 2015 Forest River Mirada Select | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2015 Forest River Mirada Select | wiring |
| 2014 Forest River Mirada | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2014 Forest River Mirada | wiring |
| 2016 Forest River Mirada | wiring |
| 2015 Forest River Mirada | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2014 Forest River Encounter | wiring |
| 2018 Forest River Mirada | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2018 Forest River Mirada | wiring |
| 2017 Forest River Mirada | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2017 Forest River Mirada | wiring |
| 2015 Forest River Mirada | wiring |
| 2018 Forest River Mirada Select | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2018 Forest River Mirada Select | wiring |
| 2017 Forest River Mirada Select | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2017 Forest River Mirada Select | wiring |
| 2014 Forest River Mirada Select | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2014 Forest River Mirada Select | wiring |
| 2014 Forest River Encounter | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 1,414 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorhome is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the energized positive wire contacts the negative wire, the wiring can short circuit and melt, increasing the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before failure, so schedule the recall repair soon and avoid using the battery system until the wiring is corrected. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2014-2018 Forest River Mirada, Mirada Select, or Encounter with the residential refrigerator option is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free wiring repair that disconnects the unused refrigerator wiring with exposed ends from the battery.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V396 when you call.
- Avoid using the affected refrigerator electrical circuit until the free wiring repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician disconnects the unused standard refrigerator wiring by removing the positive and negative wires from the battery. That cuts power to the exposed wire ends left in vehicles equipped with the residential refrigerator option. Parts and labor are free under the recall. Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file for prior related repairs. If you already paid for work tied to this wiring issue, bring repair documentation to the service desk and ask how to submit it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 23, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 3, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 21, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| August 21, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 21, 2017 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 21, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V396?
Recall 17V396 covers 1,414 2014-2018 Forest River Mirada, Mirada Select, and Encounter recreational vehicles with the residential refrigerator option. Unused powered wiring for the standard refrigerator was left with exposed wire ends. Forest River dealers will disconnect the positive and negative wires from the battery for free.
What should I do if my 2014-2018 Forest River Mirada, Mirada Select, or Encounter is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific RV is included in recall 17V396. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer and ask for the battery wiring recall repair. Reference recall number 17V396 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Forest River dealers will disconnect the affected positive and negative wires from the battery free of charge, regardless of where the RV was purchased.
What is the safety risk?
The fire risk comes from exposed powered wire ends near the refrigerator wiring. If the energized positive and negative wires touch, the wiring can short circuit and melt, increasing the risk of a fire. Confirm your VIN and schedule the free dealer repair if your RV is included.
What if I bought my Forest River RV used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the original owner. If you bought the RV used or never received a letter, check your VIN, then call a franchised Forest River dealer with recall number 17V396.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V396000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-825-8212 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V396 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V396000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 25, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →