Recall 16V450000: 2016–2017 Forest River Flagstaff, 2016–2017 Forest River Work And Play
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 21, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 175
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Flagstaff recreational trailers manufactured August 11, 2015, through October 27, 2015, and Work N' Play recreational trailers manufactured from October 25, 2015, through May 6, 2016. The MB Sturgis liquid propane (LP) regulator on these vehicles may allow propane gas to leak into the regulator sight glass causing it to degrade and potentially crack.
The risk
If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occure.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners. A remedy plan has not been determined. The recall began on August 1, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-888-291-6665. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05312016-0205.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Forest River Flagstaff
- 2017 Forest River Flagstaff
- 2016 Forest River Work And Play
- 2017 Forest River Work And Play
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V450000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-05312016-0205
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Aug 1, 2016
- Components
- Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer:lpg systems:lines and fittings (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology