Recall 14V442000 · manufacturer campaign FR430-14-1
Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/trailer — Forest River · reported 21 Jul 2014 · 302 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 F33-CKTS fifth wheels, equipped with I.D. black iron pipe for the L.P. system. The affected vehicles may experience the pipe being damaged or punctured due to the spring action of the axle suspension.
The risk
If the iron pipe becomes damaged due to the spring action of the axle suspension, it could potentially cause a vehicle fire.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement kit, part number 32096, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-219-533-5934. Forest River's number for this recall is FR430-14-1.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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