NHTSA recall 10V281000
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems › Water heater
Forest River Salem and 1 more
Reported Jun 24, 20101,488 vehicles affectedFOREST RIVER, INC.Built Oct 1, 2009 – Jun 11, 2010
The defect
Forest river IS recalling certain model year 2011 salem and wildwood travel and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october 2009 through june 11, 2010. the temperature control mechanism of the water heater may have been damaged during installation in the unit. as a result, the burner may flame up out of control when lit.
The risk
The excess flame outside of the burner chamber can result in a fire in the rv trailer.
The remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the water heater free of charge. the safety recall began on june 15, 2010. owners may contact forest river at 574-534-6913.