NHTSA Recall 15V131000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V131000; Date: Mar. 6, 2015
If the vapors released by fueling a vehicle stored in the trailer is able to reach the flame or heating element of a fuel burning appliance it may ignite, increasing the risk of a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Forest River XLR
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling one model year 2015 xlr hyperlite xlr31fdk recreational vehicle manufactured September 30, 2014, to November 25, 2015, and equipped with a front deck for carrying motorcycles and quad runners and an optional fueling station. If the fueling station nozzle is fully extended and pulled as far forward as possible, the hose may be too close to the fuel burning appliance to prevent the fuel vapors from igniting.
How to Fix:
The single unit affected by this campaign is still at the dealership and will be repaired by the dealer before delivery to the new owner. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. The recall began on April 3, 2015. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0437. Forest river's number for this recall is 45-02172015.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 3, 2015
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