NHTSA Recall 16V450000
Filed by Forest River, Inc.. Component: Equipment. Reported 2016-06-21. An estimated 175 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Flagstaff recreational trailers manufactured August 11, 2015, through October 27, 2015, and Work N' Play recreational trailers manufactured from October 25, 2015, through May 6, 2016. The MB Sturgis liquid propane (LP) regulator on these vehicles may allow propane gas to leak into the regulator sight glass causing it to degrade and potentially crack.
Risk
If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occure.
What the manufacturer will do
Forest River will notify owners. A remedy plan has not been determined. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-888-291-6665. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05312016-0205.
Manufacturer campaign number: 51-05312016-0205
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.