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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V281000

2011 Forest River Wildwood | 2011 Forest River Salem — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heater

Published June 24, 2010 · Recall initiated: June 24, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V281000, published June 24, 2010. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2011 Forest River Wildwood | 2011 Forest River Salem — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heater.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
WILDWOOD
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2011 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD | 2011 FOREST RIVER SALEM
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Forest River Wildwood | 2011 Forest River Salem — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heater recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V281000 on June 24, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: WILDWOOD.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)