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2017-2018 Prime Time Wildcat recall: water heater

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 6, 2017. It covers about 88 vehicles.

vehicles affected
88
reported
Sep 6, 2017
owners notified
Oct 30, 2017

Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: lpg systems: water heater

What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Prime Time Wildcat fifth-wheel recreational trailers. The water heater may have been installed too close to the underside of the slideroom possibly allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.
Risk
If carbon monoxide enters the vehicle through the slideroom opening, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy the water heater's location, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑862‑1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-0515.

Recall number 17V552000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V552000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2018 Prime Time Wildcat water heater?

Yes. Recall 17V552000, reported on September 6, 2017, covers about 88 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V552000?

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy the water heater's location, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑574‑862‑1025. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-0515.

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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