Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V131000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V131000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 1 affected units, Fueling Station too Close to Ignition Source, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling one model year 2015 xlr hyperlite xlr31fdk recreational vehicle manufactured september 30, 2014, to november 25, 2015, and equipped with a front deck for carrying motorcycles and quad runners 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

The single unit affected by this campaign is still at the dealership and will be repaired by the dealer before delivery to the new owner. therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. the recall began on april 3, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0437. forest river's number for this recall is 45-02172015.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V131000

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: 1

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 45-02172015

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling one model year 2015 xlr hyperlite xlr31fdk recreational vehicle manufactured september 30, 2014, to november 25, 2015, and equipped with a front deck for carrying motorcycles and quad runners 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 vapors released by fueling a vehicle stored in the trailer is able to reach the flame or heating element of a fuel burning appliance it may ignite, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: The single unit affected by this campaign is still at the dealership and will be repaired by the dealer before delivery to the new owner. therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. the recall began on april 3, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0437. forest river's number for this recall is 45-02172015.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 15V131000

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