Recall 17V118000: Forest River, Inc.
Official NHTSA recall notice text, the vehicles it lists, and the RV model years on this site that it is linked to.
Key facts
- NHTSA campaign 17V118000 was filed by Forest River, Inc. and received on February 24, 2017.
- Type: Vehicle recall. Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SYSTEMS.
- Potential units affected, as reported by the manufacturer: 17.
- The manufacturer reports notifying owners on April 7, 2017.
- Production dates listed: January 31, 2017 to February 10, 2017.
- First seen in this dataset on September 19, 2026.
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Defect summary (official text)
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT197BH and Salem recreational trailers, model SMT197BH. The lower sidewall vent for the refrigerator was improperly installed, allowing propane gas to enter the vehicle.
Consequence (official text)
A propane leak into the interior of the vehicle in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire or explosion.
Remedy (official text)
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new vent into the vehicle floor, free of charge. The recall began on April 7, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-593-4001. Forest River's number for the recall is 72-02162017-0329.
Notes and contacts as published
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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 72-02162017-0329.
Vehicles listed in the notice
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2017 |
| FOREST RIVER | WILDWOOD | 2017 |
RV model years on this site linked to this campaign
- 2017 Forest River Salem listed in the notice
- 2017 Forest River Wildwood listed in the notice
NHTSA records released through September 19, 2026; Transport Canada records through September 19, 2026.How records are matched.
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