2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2012-05-15
Description
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 surveyor travel trailers, manufactured from august 12, 2011, through april 6, 2012. On certain floor plans, the liquid propane (lp) gas line was routed and fastened along the bottom of the frame rail. When the trailer hits a bump, the positioning of the lp gas line may allow the u bolt on the axle to pinch the line between the main rail and the u bolt.
Consequence
As a result, the line may break and leak l.p. Gas which may cause fire, injury, or death.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the lp line, free of charge. The recall began during may 2012. Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2015-11-09
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2010-2016 surveyor recreational trailers, models svt243rbs and orsvt243rbs. The affected vehicles have federal certification placards that list an incorrect tire and rim size from what is actually installed on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, certification.
Consequence
If the operator installs tires that are the size that is indicated on the placard, it can cause poor vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners and mail them a corrected federal placard label, free of charge. The recall began on december 2, 2015. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-3119 extension 205. Forest river's number for this recall is 37-11052015-0106.
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.