BUICK RAINIER 2017: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG SYSTEMS

Make : BUICK Model : RAINIER Year : 2017
Build Dates : 2015-04-16 - 2017-04-28
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V573000
Date Owner's Notified: 2017-10-10 Date Received by ODI: 2017-09-15 Date Added to Database: 2017-09-19
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 64-0516
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG SYSTEMS
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1725
Summary:
      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.
Consequence:
      Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
Notes:
      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.