NHTSA Campaign 17V118000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
Issued by Forest River, Inc. · Reported Feb 24, 2017 · 17 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2017 | 17 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2017 | 17 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V118000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.