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Forest River Cherokee Recall 22V243: Cracked Propane Fittings Can Leak Gas and Cause Fire

NHTSA campaign 22V243, reported April 13, 2022, 99,190 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The quick disconnect fittings in the propane (LP gas) system may crack, which can cause a gas leak.

A propane leak near an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should have the fittings checked as soon as possible.

An authorized dealer will replace the quick disconnect fitting and perform an LP system check at no cost. Owners can check their VIN for open recalls and contact the customer service number listed for their vehicle model.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V243Forest River, Inc.
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:LINES AND FITTINGS
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Coachmen Adrenaline, Apex, Catalina, Freedom Express, Spirit, East to West Alta, Della Terra, Silver Lake, Forest River Cedar Creek, Cherokee, Columbus, Flagstaff, Impression, Ozark, Rockwood, Sabre, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Stealth Evo, Vengeance, Vibe, Wildwood, XLR Toyhauler, Palomino Puma, Prime Time Avenger, Crusader, Lacrosse, Sanibel, Shasta Oasis, 2022 Coachmen Cross Trail, Prism, Forest River Aurora, Rainier, Wildcat, Work and Play, Prime Time Tracer, 2021-2023 Coachmen Leprechaun, and 2022-2023 Coachmen Freelander fifth wheel and travel trailer recreational vehicles. The quick disconnect fittings in the LP gas system may be cracked, causing a gas leak.
Risk
A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the quick disconnect and perform a LP system check, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2022. Owners may contact the applicable customer service number for their vehicle model. Please see the recall report for the list of phone numbers.
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 Adrenaline20212022
Coachmen Apex20212022
Coachmen Catalina20212022
Coachmen Cross Trail2022
Coachmen Freedom Express20212022
Coachmen Freelander20222023
Coachmen Leprechaun202120222023
Coachmen Prism2022
Coachmen Spirit20212022
East TO West Alta20212022
East TO West Della Terra20212022
East TO West Silver Lake20212022
Forest River Aurora2022
Forest River Avenger20212022
Forest River Cedar Creek20212022
Forest River Cherokee20212022
Forest River Columbus20212022
Forest River Flagstaff20212022
Forest River Impression20212022
Forest River Ozark20212022
Forest River Rainier2022
Forest River Rockwood20212022
Forest River Sabre20212022
Forest River Salem20212022
Forest River Sandstorm20212022
Forest River Shockwave20212022
Forest River Stealth20212022
Forest River Stealth EVO20212022
Forest River Vengeance20212022
Forest River Vibe20212022
Forest River Wildcat2022
Forest River Wildwood20212022
Forest River Work And Play2022
Forest River XLR Toyhauler20212022
Palomino Puma20212022
Prime Time Crusader20212022
Prime Time Lacrosse20212022
Prime Time Sanibel20212022
Prime Time Tracer2022
Shasta Oasis20212022