NHTSA Recall 07V204000
NHTSA Campaign Id 07V204000; Date: May. 8, 2007
If the oven control knob was depressed for some time before lighting the pilot light, the excess gas in the oven could cause a flash at the opening of the oven, possibly resulting in personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Forest River Salem Le; 2007 Forest River Wildwood Le
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 188
Recall Summary:
On certain fifth wheel and travel trailers equipped with suburban three burner match light gas ranges, the oven thermostat control valve can allow gas flow to the oven burner when the oven control knob is pushed in and not fully in the correct position to light the pilot.
How to Fix:
Forest river is working with suburban to replace the oven thermostat control free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2007. Owners may contact suburban at 1-423-775-2131, ext. 1, or forest river at at 1-503-831-5410.
Recall Notes:
Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 30, 2007
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