Equipment:recreational Vehicle/trailer:lpg Systems

NHTSA recall 17V118000 · announced February 24, 2017 · filed by Forest River, Inc. · 17 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2017 Forest River Salem
• 2017 Forest River Wildwood

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.