Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #00V060000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V060000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 115 affected units, FOREST RIVER/LP GAS HOSE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: fifth wheel trailers equipped with slide-out rooms that house the kitchen range and refrigerator. a liquid propane (lp) gas hose connects the main lp gas manifold to the gas fired appliances in the slide-out room. the connection of the hose to a tee in the refrigerator compartment puts a rotational stress on the crimped connection between the fitting that connects to the tee and the hose itself.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a manifold that will go into the refrigerator anchoring this to the floor, then attaching a hose with a high compression end fitting to a brass fitting. the hose will then flex side to side rather than rotationally.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V060000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2000-03-03T00:00:00
Subject: Forest river/lp gas hose
Component: Fuel System, Other
Potentially Affected Units: 115

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: fifth wheel trailers equipped with slide-out rooms that house the kitchen range and refrigerator. a liquid propane (lp) gas hose connects the main lp gas manifold to the gas fired appliances in the slide-out room. the connection of the hose to a tee in the refrigerator compartment puts a rotational stress on the crimped connection between the fitting that connects to the tee and the hose itself.
Consequence Summary: This condition can result in leakage of lp gas, increasing the risk of fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a manifold that will go into the refrigerator anchoring this to the floor, then attaching a hose with a high compression end fitting to a brass fitting. the hose will then flex side to side rather than rotationally.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-q9nc~gdme.nhe6
NHTSA ID: 00V060000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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