CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2020 EVO, Salem and Wildwood travel trailers. The trailer cooktops were installed with a rubber liquid propane (LP) gas line instead of a copper one.
- Risk
- The rubber hose may melt, allowing gas to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the rubber LP gas line with a copper gas line, free of charge. The recall began November 7, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 67A-1107.
- 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 2020 travel trailers were built with a rubber liquid propane (LP) gas line supplying the cooktop, when a copper line was required. The rubber hose may melt, allowing propane gas to enter the trailer and increasing the risk of a fire.
Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777 to confirm their trailer is included in the recall. The fix is free: an authorized dealer will replace the rubber LP gas line with a copper gas line at no charge. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Salem | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Stealth EVO | 2020 |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2020 |