The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V117000·Announced 2017-02-24

Forest River Recalls 2017 Sandstorm and Stealth RVs for Propane Leak Risk

Forest River is recalling 2017 Sandstorm and Stealth recreational vehicles because the liquid propane line may be damaged by the axle, creating a fire or explosion hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (propane line damage) that creates a risk of fire or explosion, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Stealth recreational vehicles (model CSFTFQ2817G-67) and Sandstorm recreational vehicles (model CSCT282GSLR-67). The recall addresses a defect in the liquid propane (LP) line located under the vehicle.

The liquid propane line may be damaged from contact with the axle, which can cause the line to leak. A propane leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire or explosion.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on March 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM, STEALTH
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
98

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 (2)

  • SANDSTORM
  • STEALTH

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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