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NHTSA : 17V118000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Defect Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT197BH and Salem recreational trailers, model SMT197BH. The lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator was improperly installed, allowing propane gas to enter the vehicle.

Consequence / Hazard

A propane leak into the interior of the vehicle in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or explosion.

Proposed Solution

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new vent into the vehicle floor, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-593-4001. Forest River's number for the recall is 72-02162017-0329.

🚗 Affected Vehicles2

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.