Forest River is recalling 2023 Wildwood Trailers due to missing thread sealant in brass fittings, which can cause propane leaks and fire risk. Affected trailers may need free repairs by dealers.
Missing thread sealant can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.
Forest River is recalling certain 2:2023 Wildwood Trailers because the brass fitting connected to the furnace pipe might lack thread sealant. This can cause propane leaks, increasing fire risk. Owners should contact dealers for free inspections and repairs.
The brass fitting connected to the furnace pipe may have been made without thread sealant. This can cause propane to leak, which increases the risk of fire if the leak is not detected or fixed.
Owners of 2023 Forest River Wildwood Trailers are affected. Those who use propane for heating in their trailers are at higher risk.
Check if your trailer was manufactured in 2023 and has the model name 'Wildwood'. The recall covers specific trailers with a brass fitting connected to the furnace pipe.
Dealers will inspect the brass elbow and apply thread sealant as necessary at no cost.
Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167 for assistance.
Dealers will inspect the brass elbow and apply thread sealant as necessary, free of charge. All affected trailers are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1642.
No, the recall does not require immediate stop use. Dealers will inspect and repair the fitting at no cost.
Check if your trailer was manufactured in 2023 and has the model name 'Wildwood'. The recall covers specific trailers with a brass fitting connected to the furnace pipe.
The recall states that missing thread sealant can cause propane leaks, increasing fire risk. However, the remedy does not mention specific injury risks.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V359000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 23V359000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the brass elbow and apply thread sealant as necessary, free of charge. All affected trailers are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 69-1642. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
