Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V552000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V552000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2017-2018 prime time wildcat fifth-wheel recreational trailers Includes 88 affected units, Water Heater Installed too Close to Slideroom, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017-2018 prime time wildcat fifth-wheel recreational trailers

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 prime time wildcat fifth-wheel recreational trailers. the water heater may have been installed too close to the underside of the slideroom possibly allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy the water heater's location, free of charge. the recall began on october 30, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-1025. forest river's number for this recall is 61-0515.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V552000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-09-06T00:00:00

Subject: Water heater installed too close to slideroom

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 88

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 61-0515

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 prime time wildcat fifth-wheel recreational trailers. the water heater may have been installed too close to the underside of the slideroom possibly allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.

Consequence Summary: If carbon monoxide enters the vehicle through the slideroom opening, it can increase the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy the water heater's location, free of charge. the recall began on october 30, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-1025. forest river's number for this recall is 61-0515.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 57.95

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NHTSA ID: 17V552000

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