The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V442000·Announced 2014-07-21

Forest River Recalls 2013-2015 F33-CKTS Fifth Wheels for Fire Risk

Forest River is recalling 2013-2015 F33-CKTS fifth wheels because the LP gas pipe may be damaged by the axle suspension, potentially causing a vehicle fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect in the LP gas system that could potentially cause a vehicle fire, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'structural vehicle defect' or 'significant injury/property-damage reports' (fire risk).

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 F33-CKTS fifth wheels equipped with I.D. black iron pipe for the L.P. system. The recall involves vehicles where the pipe may be damaged or punctured due to the spring action of the axle suspension.

If the iron pipe becomes damaged, it could potentially cause a vehicle fire. Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement kit, part number 32096, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014.

Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-219-533-5934. Forest River's number for this recall is FR430-14-1. 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.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER F33-CKTS
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
302

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • F33-CKTS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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