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Medium RiskNHTSA
Vehicles/Recreational Vehicles

Forest River, Inc: Propane Tanks May Detach

Agency Publication Date: December 13, 2024
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Summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling 116 of its 2025 RPOD RPT197 and RPT205 travel trailers. The propane tank trays on these vehicles may be missing the required number of fasteners, which can cause the tanks to loosen or detach from the trailer. Owners should remove the propane tanks immediately and contact a dealer to have the tray secured with the correct number of fasteners free of charge.

Risk

A detached propane tank can fall onto the roadway, becoming a significant hazard to other motorists and increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

What You Should Do

  1. Immediately remove the propane tanks from your 2025 RPOD RPT197 or RPT205 travel trailer until the repair is performed.
  2. Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119 to locate an authorized dealer and reference recall number 80-1877.
  3. Schedule a service appointment with an authorized dealer who will 'install the correct number of fasteners, free of charge.'
  4. Owners are advised to refer to the official remedy: 'Owners are advised to remove the tanks until the repair is performed. Dealers will install the correct number of fasteners, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-3119. Forest River's number for this recall is 80-1877.'
  5. If you have further questions, contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ“‹Option 1: Other Action

Remove propane tanks from the tray

How to: Owners are advised to remove the tanks until the repair is performed.
๐Ÿ”งOption 2: Free Repair

Install missing tray fasteners

How to: Dealers will install the correct number of fasteners, free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2025 Forest River RPOD RPT197
Part / Model:
RPT197
Date Ranges: 2025
Product: 2025 Forest River RPOD RPT205
Part / Model:
RPT205
Date Ranges: 2025

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 24V929000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Units Affected: 116 vehicles(116% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: January 3, 2025
Notes: 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 nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 80-1877
Agency Last Updated: January 7, 2025

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response