The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V118000·Announced 2017-02-24

Forest River Recalls 2017 Wildwood and Salem Trailers Due to Propane Leak Risk

Forest River is recalling 2017 Wildwood and Salem recreational trailers because an improperly installed refrigerator vent allows propane gas to enter the vehicle, increasing the risk of fire or explosion.

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 defect in the LPG system that allows propane gas to enter the vehicle, creating a risk of fire or explosion, which aligns with the rubric criterion for significant injury or property-damage reports.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers (model WDT197BH) and Salem recreational trailers (model SMT197BH). The recall addresses a defect in the lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator, which was improperly installed. This installation error allows propane gas to enter the interior of the vehicle.

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. No specific number of affected units is provided in the source text, but the recall covers the specific model years and model numbers listed.

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. 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 WILDWOOD, SALEM
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
17

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)

  • WILDWOOD
  • SALEM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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