Recall 17V118000: 2017 Forest River Wildwood and 1 other model

Report received

Feb 24, 2017

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Potentially affected

17vehicles

Model years

2017

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

A propane leak into the interior of the vehicle in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or explosion.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Forest River Salem5 complaints
• 2017 Forest River Wildwood5 complaints