Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systemsRecall 17V-118 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 17V-118 covers 17 Forest River vehicles for a recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems problem, reported to NHTSA on February 24, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 53% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V118000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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 fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
53%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 31, 2017 to February 10, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.