The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·17V573000·Announced 2017-09-15

Forest River Recalls Vibe and Rainier Trailers for Propane Line Defect

Forest River is recalling 2015-2018 Vibe and 2016-2018 Rainier recreational trailers because the liquid propane line may have insufficient clearance, posing a fire risk.

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 (insufficient clearance for the propane line) that poses a significant risk of fire, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vibe and 2016-2018 Rainier recreational trailers. The recall addresses a defect where the liquid propane (LP) line may have insufficient clearance above the axle shackle.

Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak. This condition increases the risk of a fire. The recall began on October 10, 2017.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP line with a longer one, routing it away from the axle hangers, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER VIBE, RAINIER
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
1,725

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)

  • VIBE
  • RAINIER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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