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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V118000

2017 Forest River Wildwood | 2017 Forest River Salem — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems

Published February 28, 2017 · Recall initiated: February 24, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V118000, published February 28, 2017 and initiated February 24, 2017. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2017 Forest River Wildwood | 2017 Forest River Salem — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
WILDWOOD
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD | 2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Forest River Wildwood | 2017 Forest River Salem — Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V118000 on February 28, 2017. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

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)