| Make : FOREST RIVER | Model : WILDWOOD LITE | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19990104 - 19990731 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V349000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19991201 | Date Received by ODI: 19991214 | Date Added to Database: 19991230 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FOREST RIVER, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FOREST RIVER, INC. | ||
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| Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 459 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE COOK TOP. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS CONNECTION HOSE WITH THE PROPER SUB ASSEMBLY. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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