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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
The lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator was improperly installed, which allows propane gas to enter the interior of the trailer.
Propane that leaks into the interior can increase the risk of fire or explosion if it meets an ignition source. Owners should stop using the propane system and contact the manufacturer promptly if they suspect a leak.
The repair is free. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new vent into the floor of the vehicle at no charge. Owners can contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-593-4001, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Salem | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Wildwood | 2017 |