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Safety recall · 20V799000

Equipment: recreational vehicle / trailer Forest River recall

Forest River reported this recall to NHTSA on December 18, 2020. It covers about 15 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
20V799000
Reported
Dec 18, 2020
Vehicles
15
Area
Equipment & accessories

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2021 Puma travel trailers. The outdoor cooktop may be stowed away while the propane hose is still attached and the burner is on.

The risk

If the cooktop is stowed away while the propane hose is attached and the burner is on, it will increase the risk of a fire.

The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to the drawer housing the outside cooktop preventing the drawer from being closed while the propane line is still attached, free of charge. The recall began January 15, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0606. Forest River's number for this recall is 425-1269.

Contacts

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Forest River dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 20V799000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2021 Forest River Puma03D

Questions

Is the 20V799000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Forest River's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 20V799000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 20V799000 announced?

Forest River reported it to NHTSA on December 18, 2020. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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