NHTSA recall 17V118000
Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer › Lpg systems
Forest River Salem and 1 more
Reported Feb 24, 201717 vehicles affectedForest River, Inc.Maker’s number 72-02162017-0329Built Feb 6, 2017 – Feb 10, 2017
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT197BH and Salem recreational trailers, model SMT197BH. The lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator was improperly installed, allowing propane gas to enter the vehicle.
The risk
A propane leak into the interior of the vehicle in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or explosion.
The remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new vent into the vehicle floor, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-593-4001. Forest River's number for the recall is 72-02162017-0329.