NHTSA Recall 17V118000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V118000; Date: Feb. 24, 2017
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Forest River Salem; 2017 Forest River Wildwood
Component: Equipment:recreational Vehicle:lpg Systems
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 17
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
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 7, 2017
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