Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V547000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V547000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 199 affected units, LP GAS MANIFOLD/CRUSHED/FIRE, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain class b motor homes, if the axle bottoms out against the rubber suspension snubbers, it is possible that the "u" bolts that hold the springs to the rear axle can penetrate the steel tube and come into contact with the steel liquid propane (lp) manifold.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the manifold and install it inside the chassis rail away from the suspension system entirely. dealers and owners have been notified not to use the lp systems in their vehicles until the repairs can be made. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V547000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-11-29T00:00:00

Subject: Lp gas manifold/crushed/fire

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 199

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain class b motor homes, if the axle bottoms out against the rubber suspension snubbers, it is possible that the "u" bolts that hold the springs to the rear axle can penetrate the steel tube and come into contact with the steel liquid propane (lp) manifold.

Consequence Summary: The tube may be crushed causing a crack in the tube, and lp gas may leak causing a fire.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the manifold and install it inside the chassis rail away from the suspension system entirely. dealers and owners have been notified not to use the lp systems in their vehicles until the repairs can be made. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V547000

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Created At: 1742808662

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