The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V552000·Announced 2017-09-06

Forest River Recalls 2017-2018 Prime Time Wildcat Trailers for Carbon Monoxide Risk

Forest River is recalling 2017-2018 Prime Time Wildcat fifth-wheel trailers because the water heater may be installed too close to the slideroom, potentially allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (carbon monoxide exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prime Time Wildcat fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the water heater may have been installed too close to the underside of the slideroom. This installation error may allow carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle through the slideroom opening.

If carbon monoxide enters the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy the water heater's location free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-1025 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PRIME TIME WILDCAT
Brand
PRIME TIME
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
88

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)

  • WILDCAT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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