Recall 19V482 affects 6 2020 Forest River Work And Play trailers because generator wires can short. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 6 2020 Work And Play trailers because optional generator cables were not isolated from stored items in the generator compartment. Contact with those items can cause an electrical short and raise the risk of fire; Forest River dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The generator compartment on the 2020 Forest River Work And Play is the bay prepared for an optional generator. Its 12V and 110V cables route electrical power through that compartment, so the wiring needs to be held apart from cargo and protected from contact with stored items.
On affected trailers without a generator installed, the plant left the generator prep wiring exposed to the rest of the compartment instead of isolating it. Objects placed in that space can rub, press against, or bridge the wiring. That contact can damage insulation or connect parts of the electrical system that should stay separated, creating an electrical short.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is the unprotected cable routing itself, so an owner is not expected to notice a change before the wiring shorts.
Who's affected?
| 2020 Forest River Work And Play | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
|---|---|
| 2020 Forest River Work And Play | wiring |
| Units affected | 6 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 6 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.
What's the safety risk?
In NHTSA campaign 19V482, Forest River reports that an electrical short increases the risk of fire. There is no warning sign before failure, so treat this as a repair to schedule soon rather than wait for symptoms. Until the dealer isolates the wires, avoid unnecessary generator use. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Forest River Work And Play is included in this recall.
- Contact your nearest franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free wiring repair that isolates the 12V and 110V generator cables from stored items in the generator compartment.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V482 when you call.
- Keep loose items out of the generator compartment until the wiring repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician works in the generator compartment and isolates the wiring for the optional generator so the cables cannot contact stored items and short out. The technician secures or separates the affected wires as needed under the recall instructions. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered by Forest River. Ask the service desk to confirm recall 19V482 is open for your VIN before the appointment.
Timeline
| June 21, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 24, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 31, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| July 31, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 31, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V482?
Recall 19V482 covers 6 2020 Forest River Work And Play trailers with optional generator wiring that is not isolated from items stored in the generator compartment. The 12V and 110V cables can short, increasing fire risk. Forest River dealers will isolate the wires for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Forest River Work And Play is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 19V482. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer to schedule the generator-compartment wiring repair. Reference recall number 19V482 and Forest River recall number 31-1036 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Forest River dealers will isolate the generator-compartment wires free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for trailers included in recall 19V482.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from an electrical short. In affected trailers, the 12V and 110V generator cables are not properly isolated from stored objects in the generator compartment. If the wiring shorts, the trailer has an increased fire risk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V482000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-825-6302 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V482 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V482000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly 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 →