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.