The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V920000·Announced 2019-12-23

Riverside Intrepid Recreational Trailer Recall for Stove Flame Inversion Fire Risk

Riverside RV is recalling 2020 Intrepid recreational trailers because the stove flame may invert when the furnace engages, increasing the risk of a fire.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 fire, which is a risk-of-harm product issue where no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, aligning with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Riverside RV is recalling certain 2020 Intrepid recreational trailers. The recall involves 189 units where the stove top flame may invert to below the stove top when the furnace engages.

If the stove flame inverts when the furnace engages, it can increase the risk of a fire. The defect is related to the interaction between the furnace and the stove air flow.

Riverside will notify owners, and dealers will install a panel to shut off air flow between the furnace and stove, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 8, 2020. Owners may contact Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4511 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
RIVERSIDE INTREPID
Brand
RIVERSIDE
Manufacturer
Riverside RV
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
189

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)

  • INTREPID

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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