Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V130000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V130000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 xlr nitro xlt31fqsl recreational vehicles manufactured july 21, 2014, to january 31, 2015 and configured with a garage in the rear of the trailer and an optional fueling station Includes 25 affected units, Fueling Station too Close to Ignition Source, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 xlr nitro xlt31fqsl recreational vehicles manufactured july 21, 2014, to january 31, 2015 and configured with a garage in the rear of the trailer and an optional fueling station

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 xlr nitro xlt31fqsl recreational vehicles manufactured july 21, 2014, to january 31, 2015 and configured with a garage in the rear of the trailer and an optional fueling station. if the fueling station nozzle is fully extended and pulled as far forward as possible, the hose may be too close to the fuel burning appliance to prevent the fuel vapors from igniting.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the fueling station box and hose nozzle to a safe distance from the fuel burning appliance, free of charge. The recall began on march 30, 2015. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0437. forest river's number for this recall is 45-02102015.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V130000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-03-06T00:00:00
Subject: Fueling station too close to ignition source
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 25

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 45-02102015
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 xlr nitro xlt31fqsl recreational vehicles manufactured july 21, 2014, to january 31, 2015 and configured with a garage in the rear of the trailer and an optional fueling station. if the fueling station nozzle is fully extended and pulled as far forward as possible, the hose may be too close to the fuel burning appliance to prevent the fuel vapors from igniting.
Consequence Summary: If the vapor from the fueling nozzle is able to reach the fuel burning appliance, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the fueling station box and hose nozzle to a safe distance from the fuel burning appliance, free of charge. The recall began on march 30, 2015. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0437. forest river's number for this recall is 45-02102015.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 52

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NHTSA ID: 15V130000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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