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Forest River Aurora Recall 22V003: Cooktop Flame Can Reverse and Raise Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 22V003, reported January 7, 2022, 1,097 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

A panel that separates the cooktop from the furnace was not properly sealed during manufacturing. As a result, the cooktop flame can become inverted, which increases the risk of a fire.

Because of this fire risk, owners should have the problem corrected. Authorized dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2022. For questions, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8657, referencing Forest River recall number 203-1454. This recall expands recall 21V-828. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V003Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Catalina and Forest River Aurora travel trailers. The panel that isolates the cooktop from the furnace was not properly sealed during manufacturing, which could result in an inverted cooktop flame.
Risk
An inverted flame can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will seal the furnace from the cooktop, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8657. Forest River's number for this recall is 203-1454. This recall is an expansion of recall 21V-828.
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.nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Coachmen Catalina20212022
Forest River Aurora20212022