Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V212000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V212000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 447 affected units, L.P. GAS LINE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Forest river is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 surveyor travel trailers, manufactured from august 12, 2011, through april 6, 2012. on certain floor plans, the liquid propane (lp) gas line was routed and fastened along the bottom of the frame rail. When the trailer hits a bump, the positioning of the lp gas line may allow the "u" bolt on the axle to pinch the line between the main rail and the "u" bolt.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the lp line, free of charge. The recall began during may 2012. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V212000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-05-10T00:00:00
Subject: L.p. Gas line
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline
Potentially Affected Units: 447

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 surveyor travel trailers, manufactured from august 12, 2011, through april 6, 2012. on certain floor plans, the liquid propane (lp) gas line was routed and fastened along the bottom of the frame rail. When the trailer hits a bump, the positioning of the lp gas line may allow the "u" bolt on the axle to pinch the line between the main rail and the "u" bolt.
Consequence Summary: As a result, the line may break and leak l.p. Gas which may cause fire, injury, or death.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the lp line, free of charge. The recall began during may 2012. 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

Metadata

SID: row-wcsa_i54m~eurq
NHTSA ID: 12V212000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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