The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V948000·Announced 2021-12-08

Carson Fun Runner Trailers Recalled for Potential Gas Leak Risk

Carson is recalling 2018-2020 Fun Runner FC20 trailers because an overtightened bolt may damage the stove's o-ring, causing a gas leak that increases fire risk.

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 (gas leak leading to fire) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Carson Trailer, Inc. is recalling certain 2018-2020 Fun Runner FC20 trailers equipped with Dometic 3-burner cooking stoves. The recall addresses a defect where the saddle valve securing bolt may be overtightened. This overtightening can damage the o-ring seal, resulting in a continuous gas leak.

A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire. The source text does not report any specific incidents of fire or injury associated with this defect.

Carson will work with Dometic to have dealers install a remedy kit free of charge. The kit includes gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and two round orange labels. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 12, 2021. Owners may contact Carson customer service at 310-516-6046 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
CARSON FUN RUNNER
Brand
CARSON
Manufacturer
Carson Trailer, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
3

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)

  • FUN RUNNER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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