Recall 17V118000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Report Date
20170224
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT197BH and Salem recreational trailers, model SMT197BH. The lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator was improperly installed, allowing propane gas to enter the vehicle.

Safety Consequence

A propane leak into the interior of the vehicle in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or explosion.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new vent into the vehicle floor, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-593-4001. Forest River's number for the recall is 72-02162017-0329.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.