Forest River Flagstaff recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 21, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2016–2017 Forest River Flagstaff, Work And Play

Recall number

16V450000

Brand / firm

Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 175 units

Why it was recalled

If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out. In the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occure.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.