Recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systemsRecall 17V-573 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 17V-573 covers 1,725 Forest River vehicles for a recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems problem, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 39% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V573000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vibe, and 2016-2018 Rainier recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) line may have insufficient clearance above the axle shackle.
The risk
Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP line with a longer one, routing it away from the axle hangers, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0516.
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
39%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 101 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 30, 2014 to May 4, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.