NHTSA Campaign 20V589000
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
Issued by Forest River, Inc. · Reported Sep 25, 2020 · 551 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The flame on the cooktop may become inverted, due to the cooktop not being isolated from the furnace return air.
Consequence
An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add sealant to the gaps in the paneling that are allowing the return air from the furnace to cause the inverted flame, free of charge. The recall began October 15, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-1232.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2021 | 551 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2021 | 551 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V589000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.