| “This site contains affiliate links for which OEMDTC may be compensated” |
May 17, 2024 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 24V351000
Improperly Secured Gas Line May Cause Fire
A propane gas leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V351
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components EQUIPMENT
Potential Number of Units Affected 318
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Solera, 2024-2025 Forester, and Sunseeker motorhomes. The Liquid Propane (LP) line may not be properly secured, which can cause the line to become damaged and leak.
Remedy
Dealers will install a p-clamp to secure the LP line, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River’s number for this recall is 34-1780.
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 www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
On May 2, 2024, Corporate PDI noticed the LP line sagging near the rear tire during an inspection. The zip tie was missing allowing the LP line to droop in front of the rear wheels. On that same day, the plant added a steel P Clamp to secure the line.
On May 10, 2024, the manufacturing plant contacted Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”).
OCC began researching the same day to determine if vehicles outside of Forest River control were affected.
On May 15, 2024, Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) determined the scope of vehicles affected.
On May 17, 2024, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall.
5 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FOREST RIVER | FORESTER | 2024-2025 |
| FOREST RIVER | SOLERA | 2024 |
| FOREST RIVER | SUNSEEKER | 2024-2025 |
3 Associated Documents
Miscellaneous Document – Stop Sale Notice – 34-1780
RMISC-24V351-4774.pdf 190.661KB
Loading...
Reload document 
Open in new tab
Recall 573 Report
RCLRPT-24V351-5217.PDF 216.985KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-24V351-1225.pdf 692.039KB
Latest Recalls Documents
https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=24V351&docType=RCL
- PORTABLE PROPANE CONVENIENCE: Enjoy clean-burning, portable propane fuel with the Coleman 16 oz bottles, perfect for outdoor adventures.
- VERSATILE OUTDOOR COOKING: Designed to fit most portable appliances, camping grills, and lanterns with a standard CGA 600 connection, providing versatility for various outdoor cooking needs.
- COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN: Each cylinder weighs only 16 ounces, ensuring easy transport and storage during camping trips, hiking excursions, or tailgating events.
- DURABLE AND RELIABLE: Crafted with durable steel and equipped with reliable valves, the Coleman propane bottles offer safe and easy use for all your outdoor propane needs.
- BUNDLE DEAL: Get the Coleman 3-Pack Propane Bottles for Convenient Outdoor Fuel Supply!
- PORTABLE PROPANE CONVENIENCE: Enjoy clean-burning, portable propane fuel with the Coleman 16 oz bottles, perfect for outdoor adventures.
- VERSATILE OUTDOOR COOKING: Designed to fit most portable appliances, camping grills, and lanterns with a standard CGA 600 connection, providing versatility for various outdoor cooking needs.
- COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGH DESIGN: Each cylinder weighs only 16 ounces, ensuring easy transport and storage during camping trips, hiking excursions, or tailgating events.
- DURABLE AND RELIABLE: Crafted with durable steel and equipped with reliable valves, the Coleman propane bottles offer safe and easy use for all your outdoor propane needs.
- BUNDLE DEAL: Get the Coleman 5-Pack Propane Bottles for Convenient Outdoor Fuel Supply!
- Portable and convenient: The Bernzomatic 14.1 oz Propane Hand Torch Cylinder offers a portable and convenient fuel source for your hand torch. Its slim and lightweight design allows for easy grip and maneuverability during use, making it a practical choice for various applications.
- Durable construction: Constructed with durable steel, this propane cylinder ensures reliability and longevity. Its sturdy build can withstand regular use and provides a reliable fuel source for your hand torch, ensuring consistent performance over time.
- Compatibility with Digital Fuel Gauge: The cylinder is compatible with the Digital Fuel Gauge, allowing you to easily monitor the amount of fuel remaining. This feature helps you avoid running out of fuel in the middle of a task and allows for better planning and management of your work.
- High flame temperature: Propane fuel provides an impressive in-air flame temperature of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. This high temperature allows for efficient and quick heating, making it suitable for various applications, such as soldering, brazing, and other torch-based tasks.
- Versatile applications: With the Bernzomatic 14.1 oz Propane Hand Torch Cylinder, you can tackle a wide range of tasks. Whether you need to heat, solder, braze, or perform other torch-related activities, this cylinder provides a reliable and versatile fuel source to meet your needs.
- 12 Propane Cylinders
- 16 oz per Cylinder
- This product is hazardous/flammable and not returnable
- Pre-filled propane cylinders with quality steel construction, a stable base and reliable valves provide safe and easy-to-use operation. Cylinders are a universal size and fit all standard portable propane appliances, tabletop grills and propane torches.
- High grade Steel welded propane cylinder
- Premium OPD valve assembly
- X-ray and hydrostatic tested
- Powder coated for long lasting exterior protection
- NOTE: The propane tank is empty and ready to be filled with gas
- Rugged, high Grade Steel welded construction
- Premium OPD valve assembly
- Portable size - ideal for camping, Ice fishing, BBQ
- Easy to hold collar
- Pre-purged cylinder - ready to be filled
- PORTABLE PROPANE CONVENIENCE: Enjoy clean-burning, portable propane fuel with the Coleman 16 oz bottles, perfect for outdoor adventures.
- VERSATILE OUTDOOR COOKING: Designed to fit most portable appliances, camping grills, and lanterns with a standard CGA 600 connection, providing versatility for various outdoor cooking needs.
- COMPACT AND LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN: Each cylinder weighs only 16 ounces, ensuring easy transport and storage during camping trips, hiking excursions, or tailgating events.
- DURABLE AND RELIABLE: Crafted with durable steel and equipped with reliable valves, the Coleman propane bottles offer safe and easy use for all your outdoor propane needs.
- BUNDLE DEAL: Get the Coleman 4-Pack Propane Bottles for Convenient Outdoor Fuel Supply!
Last update on 2024-06-25 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API
This product presentation was made with AAWP plugin.
SEOCONTENT-START
STOP SALE NOTICE
Page 1 of 1
May 17, 2024
Pursuant to USC49CFR §577.13 – Notification to Dealerships and Distributors – Paragraph B
“It is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.”
CANADA: Pursuant to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act, section 5
Companies who sell new non-complying vehicles may be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Substantial penalties apply to violations of this law. This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
Pursuant to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Act; 49 CFR Part 573.11; this notice shall serve as a formal
SAFETY RECALL – STOP SALE NOTIFICATION.
MODELS:
2024 FORESTER – 2151SLEC, 2151SLEF, 2251SLEC, 2351LEC, AND 2351LEMC
2025 – FORESTER – 2151SLEC, 2151SLEF, AND 2351LEMC
2024 – SOLERA 22NC AND 23SC
2024 SUNSEEKER – 2150SLEC, 2150SLEF, 2250SLEC, 2250SLEF, 2350LEC,2350LEF, AND 2350LEMC
2025 SUNSEEKER – 2150SLEFRB, 2250SLEC, 2350LEC, 2350LEF, 2350LEMC, AND 2350LEMCRB
Forest River has decided that a safety defect exists in certain 2024 Solera and 2024-2025 Forester and Sunseeker Class C Motorhome Recreational Vehicles. Forest River is recalling the defective model(s) to ensure the safety of our future retail consumers and your dealership. Forest River is issuing a Stop Sale Notice effective immediately.
Please access your Home Page on Dealer Connect to verify if your Dealership has units in stock that are subject to this recall. Enter the Service Campaign number referenced above in the “Campaign Search” field, click on the “Campaign ID Number”. Next, select “MY VINS”. Not all Dealers have units in stock that are affected by this recall.
DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE:
The LP line may not be secured properly.
EVALUATION OF RISK:
If the LP Line is not secured properly, this can lead to a damaged LP Line potentially leading to a leak which may result in a fire, property damage or personal injury.
SERVICE PROCEDURE:
The remedy for this recall is under development. A second notice will be sent once the remedy is available.
HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION:
CONTACT
PHONE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
(574) 206-7600
SERVICE CAMPAIGN: 001106
FR ID: 34-1780
**************************************************************************************************************
OMB Control No.: 2127-0004
Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-351
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Manufacturer Name : Submission Date :
Forest River, Inc. MAY 17, 2024 NHTSA Recall No. : 24V-351 Manufacturer Recall No. : 34-1780
Manufacturer Information :
Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc.
Address : 55470 CR 1
P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440
Population :
Number of potentially involved : 318 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 %
Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Forest River Inc. Solera Class C Motorhomes Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Scope of vehicles built between 11/1/2023 when the manufacturing plant changed the routing of the LP line and 5/2/2024 when a steel P Clamp was added to secure the line.
2024 SOLERA DSC22NC 8
2024 SOLERA DSC23SC 2
Grand Total 10 Production Dates : NOV 01, 2023 – APR 30, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-351 Page 2 Vehicle 2 : 2024-2025 Forest River Inc. Forester Class C Motorhomes Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : 2024
FORESTER FRC2151SLEC 8
2024
FORESTER FRC2151SLEF 1
2024
FORESTER FRC2251SLEC 16
2024
FORESTER FRC2351LEC 43
2024
FORESTER FRC2351LEMC 21
2025
FORESTER FRC2151SLEC 4
2025
FORESTER FRC2151SLEF 2
2025
FORESTER FRC2351LEMC 1
Grand Total 96
Scope of vehicles built between 11/1/2023 when the manufacturing plant changed the routing of the LP line and 5/2/2024 when a steel P Clamp was added to secure the line. Production Dates : NOV 01, 2023 – APR 30, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-351 Page 3 Vehicle 3 : 2024-2025 Forest River Inc. Sunseeker Class C Motorhomes Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR
Descriptive Information : Scope of vehicles built between 11/1/2023 when the manufacturing plant changed the routing of the LP line and 5/2/2024 when a steel P Clamp was added to secure the line.
2024 SUNSEEKER SSC2150SLEC 14
2024 SUNSEEKER SSC2150SLEF 2
2024 SUNSEEKER SSC2250SLEC 19
2024 SUNSEEKER SSC2250SLEF 1
2024 SUNSEEKER SSC2350LEC 37
2024 SUNSEEKER SSC2350LEF 2
2024 SUNSEEKER SSC2350LEMC 18
2025 SUNSEEKER SSC2150SLEFRB 75
2025 SUNSEEKER SSC2250SLEC 2
2025 SUNSEEKER SSC2350LEC 5
2025 SUNSEEKER SSC2350LEF 9
2025 SUNSEEKER SSC2350LEMC 3
2025 SUNSEEKER SSC2350LEMCRB 25
Grand Total 212 Production Dates : NOV 01, 2023 – APR 30, 2024
VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect :
Description of the Defect : The LP line may not be secured properly.
FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR
Description of the Safety Risk : If the LP Line is not secured properly, this can lead to a damaged LP Line
potentially leading to a leak which may result in a fire, property damage or personal injury.
Description of the Cause : Manufacturing Error Identification of Any Warning
that can Occur : The LP line would be visibly hanging below the body of the unit near the rear tires. Involved Components : The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-351 Page 4 Component Name 1 : LP Line Component Description : LP Line Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer
Name : NR Address : NR
NR
Country : NR Chronology :
On May 2, 2024, Corporate PDI noticed the LP line sagging near the rear tire during an inspection. The zip tie was missing allowing the LP line to droop in front of the rear wheels. On that same day, the plant added a steel P Clamp to secure the line. On May 10, 2024, the manufacturing plant contacted Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”). OCC began researching the same day to determine if vehicles outside of Forest River control were affected. On May 15, 2024, Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) determined the scope of vehicles affected. On May 17, 2024, Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 24V-351
Page 5
The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573
Description of Remedy :
Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers
and Dealers. An authorized Forest River dealer will need to perform the remedy to install a P Clamp which will secure the LP line properly.
What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (574) 206-7600 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall.
Please send the service invoice to the following address:
Forest River Class C Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 55135 CR 1
Elkhart, IN 46514
How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component :
Affected Component – LP Line Replacement Component – Steel P Clamp
The LP Line will now be secured properly with a steel P Clamp. This is not a component failure, it is an installation error during manufacturing.
Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production :
On 5/2/2024 a steel P clamp was added to secure the line on all units. Recall Schedule :
Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send
suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter.
Planned Dealer Notification Date : JUN 26, 2024 – JUN 26, 2024
Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 26, 2024 – JUN 26, 2024
* NR – Not Reported
**************************************************************************************************************
**************************************************************************************************************
SEOCONTENT-END