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2012-2013 Forest River Surveyor recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 10, 2012. It covers about 447 vehicles.

vehicles affected
447
reported
May 10, 2012
owners notified
May 15, 2012

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
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.
Risk
As a result, the line may break and leak l.p. Gas which may cause fire, injury, or death.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 12V212000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 12V212000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Forest River Surveyor hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 12V212000, reported on May 10, 2012, covers about 447 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V212000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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