CarRecallWatch- Component
- EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:OVEN/STOVE/COOKTOP; EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc (Forest River) is recalling certain 2022 Palomino Puma and Puma XLE fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The exterior micro kitchen griddle may be stowed while still connected to propane.
- Risk
- A stowed griddle connected to propane increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a bracket to prevent the griddle from being stowed when connected to the propane line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2022. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-1494.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2022 Palomino Puma and Puma XLE fifth wheel and travel trailers have an exterior micro kitchen griddle that may be stowed while still connected to the propane line. The griddle is the hazard here: a stowed griddle connected to propane raises the risk of a fire.
An authorized dealer will install a bracket that prevents the griddle from being stowed while it is connected to the propane line. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 12, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0588, referencing recall number 51-1494.
If you own a 2022 Puma or Puma XLE, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free bracket installation.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Puma | 2022 |
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