CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 XLR Nitro XLT31FQSL recreational vehicles manufactured July 21, 2014, to January 31, 2015 and configured with a garage in the rear of the trailer 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.
- Risk
- If the vapor from the fueling nozzle is able to reach the fuel burning appliance, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the fueling station box and hose nozzle to a safe distance from the fuel burning appliance, free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-02102015.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 trailers with a rear garage and optional fueling station may have the fuel nozzle hose positioned too close to a fuel-burning appliance. When the nozzle is fully extended and pulled as far forward as possible, fuel vapors could reach the appliance and ignite.
If vapors reach the fuel-burning appliance, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire. Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437, referencing recall number 45-02102015, and check their VIN for open recalls.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will relocate the fueling station box and hose nozzle to a safe distance from the fuel-burning appliance. The repair is free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River XLR | 2015 |
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