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- EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS:FURNACE
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2023 Salem, and Wildwood Travel Trailers. The brass fitting connected to the furnace pipe may have been manufactured without thread sealant.
- Risk
- Missing thread sealant can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brass elbow and apply thread sealant as necessary, free of charge. All affected trailers are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1642.
- 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
The brass fitting that connects to the furnace pipe may have been made without thread sealant. Without that sealant, propane gas can leak from the connection.
A propane leak raises the risk of a fire. Because the gas supply feeds the furnace, a leak at this joint is a serious hazard.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. The dealer will inspect the brass elbow and apply thread sealant where needed. All affected trailers were still in dealer inventory when this recall was issued, so no owner notification letters will be mailed. If you own a trailer, contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Salem | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Wildwood | 2023 |