Recall 20V386 covers 47 2021 Forest River No Boundaries travel trailers for Dometic refrigerator backfeed. Warning labels are free at Forest River dealers.
Forest River is recalling 47 2021 No Boundaries travel trailers with Dometic CFX3 Series chest refrigerators because a failed circuit protection device can send AC power back through the 12V DC system. That overload can damage connected appliances and increase the risk of a fire; the Forest River dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The affected 2021 Forest River No Boundaries trailers use a Dometic CFX3 Series chest refrigerator tied into the trailer's electrical system. That refrigerator is designed to run from AC power or the 12V DC system. The circuit protection device is supposed to keep those power paths separated, so the refrigerator does not send power into appliances that share the DC circuit.
The problem happens when the refrigerator is connected to both AC and DC power and the 12V DC circuit is turned off or loses power. In that condition, the protection device fails to block AC power from feeding back through the DC side. That back feed creates a voltage overload on the same circuit, which can damage or shut down connected DC appliances such as lights, the water pump, furnace, or air conditioner controls.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner first notices the issue when appliances on the 12V DC circuit stop working or act abnormally after the refrigerator has been connected to both power sources.
Who's affected?
| 2021 Forest River No Boundaries | Electrical |
|---|---|
| 2021 Forest River No Boundaries | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 47 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2021 Forest River No Boundaries trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
A voltage overload can damage electrical components and increase the risk of a fire. There is no warning sign before the damage starts, so use caution with electrical loads and ask a dealer for current guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Forest River No Boundaries is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Forest River owner notice if you do not already have it, then follow the dealer instructions in the notice.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 if the notice did not arrive or you need help finding the correct dealer path.
- Reference recall number 20V386 and Forest River recall 51-1189 when you call.
- Avoid connecting the Dometic CFX3 refrigerator to both AC and DC power until the warning-label repair for the power-backfeed risk is complete.
What happens at the repair
Forest River's filing says dealers will install new warning labels at no charge. Because the remedy is still listed as under development here, do not treat this page as confirmation that the final dealer visit is open for scheduling. Once available, a Forest River technician will add the warning labels tied to recall 20V386, so owners understand the refrigerator power supply risk before using AC and DC power together. Forest River lists a general reimbursement plan on file. If you already paid for a related warning label repair, contact Forest River customer service and ask what documentation is needed for a claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 2, 2020 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 11, 2020 | Dealer notification began |
| August 11, 2020 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 11, 2020 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| August 11, 2020 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| August 24, 2020 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 20V386?
Recall 20V386 covers 47 2021 Forest River No Boundaries travel trailers equipped with certain Dometic CFX3 Series chest refrigerators. When connected to AC and DC power, the circuit protection device can fail and back feed power through appliances on the 12V DC system. Forest River dealers install new warning labels for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Forest River No Boundaries is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 20V386. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer and ask for the free recall label installation. Reference Forest River recall number 51-1189 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform the recall remedy at no cost. For recall 20V386, Forest River dealers install the required warning labels free of charge for included 2021 No Boundaries trailers.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is electrical damage and fire risk. If the Dometic refrigerator is connected to both AC and DC power, a circuit protection failure can send power back through other 12V appliances, including lights, the water pump, furnace, or air conditioner.
What if I bought the trailer used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2021 Forest River No Boundaries trailer is included, then give recall number 20V386 or Forest River recall number 51-1189 to the dealer service desk.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/20V386000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-642-3119 |
| NHTSA recall # | 20V386 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 20V386000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (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 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →