| NHTSA Recall # | 69098 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 10V281000 |
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| Manufacturer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| Supplier | FOREST RIVER |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | SALEM |
| Model Year | 2011 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER:LPG SY |
| Date of notification | 15/06/10 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 01/10/09 |
| End date of manufacturing | 11/06/10 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 24/06/10 |
| Report created | 24/06/10 |
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| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 1488 |
| Defect summary | Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 salem and wildwood travel and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october 2009 through june 11, 2010. The temperature control mechanism of the water heater may have been damaged during installation in the unit. As a result, the burner may flame up out of control when lit. |
| Consequence summary | The excess flame outside of the burner chamber can result in a fire in the rv trailer. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will repair or replace the water heater free of charge. The safety recall began on june 15, 2010. Owners may contact forest river at 574-534-6913. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www. Safercar. Gov . |