BUICK WILDCAT 2017: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER
| Make : BUICK | Model : WILDCAT | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2016-12-02 - 2017-08-28 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V552000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-10-30 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-09-06 | Date Added to Database: 2017-09-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 61-0515 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:LPG WATER HEATER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 88 | ||
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Summary:
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prime Time Wildcat fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The water heater may have been installed too close to the underside of the slideroom possibly allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle. |
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Consequence:
If carbon monoxide enters the vehicle through the slideroom opening, it can increase the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy the water heater's location, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-0515. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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