Lpg systems: water heaterRecall 17V-552 · 2017–2018 Prime Time Wildcat
Forest River, Inc. recall 17V-552 covers 88 2017–2018 Prime Time Wildcat for a lpg systems: water heater problem, reported to NHTSA on September 6, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q4) shows 58% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V552000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If carbon monoxide enters the vehicle through the slideroom opening, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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
58%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 2, 2016 to August 28, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.