1999 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD LITE RECALL - #99V349000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL EXTERIOR COOK TOP. SOME OF THE COOK TOPS WERE CONSTRUCTED WITH A RUBBER HOSE ATTACHED DIRECTLY TO THE BURNER MANIFOLD. THIS HOSE COULD MELT BECAUSE OF THE HEAT FROM THE BURNERS AND LEAK LIQUID PROPANE GAS.
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| Vehicle |
1999 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD LITE |
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| Manufacturer |
FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/4/1999 - 7/31/1999 |
| Recalled on |
12/30/1999 |
| Influenced by |
FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/1/1999 |
| # Affected |
459 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL EXTERIOR COOK TOP. SOME OF THE COOK TOPS WERE CONSTRUCTED WITH A RUBBER HOSE ATTACHED DIRECTLY TO THE BURNER MANIFOLD. THIS HOSE COULD MELT BECAUSE OF THE HEAT FROM THE BURNERS AND LEAK LIQUID PROPANE GAS. |
| Consequences |
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE COOK TOP. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS CONNECTION HOSE WITH THE PROPER SUB ASSEMBLY. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-219-534-3167.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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