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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V212000

2013 Forest River Surveyor | 2012 Forest River Surveyor — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Published May 15, 2012 · Recall initiated: May 10, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V212000, published May 15, 2012 and initiated May 10, 2012. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2013 Forest River Surveyor | 2012 Forest River Surveyor — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.

What's the hazard

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 SURVEYOR TRAVEL TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 12, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 6, 2012. ON CERTAIN FLOOR PLANS, THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS LINE WAS ROUTED AND FASTENED ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME RAIL. WHEN THE TRAILER HITS A BUMP, THE POSITIONING OF THE LP GAS LINE MAY ALLOW THE "U" BOLT ON THE AXLE TO PINCH THE LINE BETWEEN THE MAIN RAIL AND THE "U" BOLT.

What to do

FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE LP LINE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING MAY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.

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Recall details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
SURVEYOR
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2013 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR | 2012 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2013 Forest River Surveyor | 2012 Forest River Surveyor — Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V212000 on May 15, 2012. Reported hazard: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 AND 2013 SURVEYOR TRAVEL TRAILERS, MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 12, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 6, 2012. ON CERTAIN FLOOR PLANS, THE LIQUID PROPANE (LP) GAS LINE WAS ROUTED AND FASTENED ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME RAIL. WHEN THE TRAILER HITS A BUMP, THE POSITIONING OF THE LP GAS LINE MAY ALLOW THE "U" BOLT ON THE AXLE TO PINCH THE LINE BETWEEN THE MAIN RAIL AND THE "U" BOLT.

What should I do if I have this product?

FOREST RIVER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE LP LINE, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING MAY 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.

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

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

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)