NHTSA Campaign 17V552000

EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:WATER HEATER

Issued by Forest River, Inc. · Reported Sep 6, 2017 · 88 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prime Time Wildcat fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The water heater may have been installed too close to the underside of the slideroom possibly allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.

Consequence

If carbon monoxide enters the vehicle through the slideroom opening, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy the water heater's location, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-0515.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
PRIME TIME WILDCAT 2017 88
PRIME TIME WILDCAT 2018 88

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V552000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.