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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vibe, and 2016-2018 Rainier recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) line may have insufficient clearance above the axle shackle.
- Risk
- Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP line with a longer one, routing it away from the axle hangers, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0516.
- 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
On certain Forest River trailers, the liquid propane (LP) line may not have enough clearance above the axle shackle. Over time, the line can be damaged, which may cause a propane leak.
A propane leak increases the risk of fire. Owners of affected trailers should take this recall seriously and arrange the repair as soon as possible.
The repair is free. Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the LP line with a longer one that is routed away from the axle hangers. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063 (recall number 64-0516), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Rainier | 201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Vibe | 2015201620172018 |