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Forest River XLR Recall 15V131: Fuel Vapors Can Reach Heater Flame, Risking Fire

NHTSA campaign 15V131, reported March 6, 2015, 1 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

This recall covers a 2015 recreational vehicle with a front deck and an optional fueling station. If the fueling station nozzle is fully extended and pulled as far forward as possible, the hose may sit too close to a fuel-burning appliance. Fuel vapors released while fueling a vehicle stored in the trailer could then reach the flame or heating element and ignite, increasing the risk of a fire.

Only one unit is affected, and it was still at the dealership when the recall was issued. The dealer will make the repair before delivery to any new owner, so no owner notification letter will be sent for this campaign. The recall began on April 3, 2015.

If you own this vehicle or have questions about the recall, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0437 and reference recall number 45-02172015. Check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V131Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River XLR2015