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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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Mileage unknown · May 18, 2020
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TL* THE CONTACT 2017 FOREST RIVER RAINIER TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V573000 (EQUIPMENT). THE LP PROPANE LINE WAS REMOVED FROM THE AXLE STRUT ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FUN TOWN RV (1505 PORTER RD, CONROE, TX 77301 855-979-5150). THE DEALER VERIFIED THAT…
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TL* THE CONTACT 2017 FOREST RIVER RAINIER TRAVEL TRAILER. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NHTSA NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 17V573000 (EQUIPMENT). THE LP PROPANE LINE WAS REMOVED FROM THE AXLE STRUT ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FUN TOWN RV (1505 PORTER RD, CONROE, TX 77301 855-979-5150). THE DEALER VERIFIED THAT THE REPAIR MET MANUFACTURER'S STANDARD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE REPAIR, THE PROPANE LINE FRACTURED CAUSING A PROPANE LEAK. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REPAIR FAILED TO FIX THE FAILURE. THE RV WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED OR INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Forest River Salem, Wildcat Maxx, Wildwood, Vibe, and Rainier recreational trailers. The break-away safety switch may not have been wired to a constant power source, and, as a result, the switch may be inadvertently disconnected from the trailer house battery causing the brakes to not engage if the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: If the trailer brakes cannot engage if the trailer detaches from tow vehicle, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new wiring harness to reroute the wiring, free of charge. The recall began September 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-503-831-5410. Forest River's number for this recall is 22/30-0824.
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Vibe, and 2016-2018 Rainier recreational trailers. The liquid propane (LP) line may have insufficient clearance above the axle shackle.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Without adequate clearance, the LP line may be damaged, resulting in a propane leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the LP line with a longer one, routing it away from the axle hangers, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-541-644-8063. Forest River's number for this recall is 64-0516.
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