FOREST RIVER RAINIER 2017: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V573000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER RAINIER 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-10-10 2017-09-15 2017-09-19

Production Dates: 2015-04-16 - 2017-04-28

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 64-0516

Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1725

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.