Recall
Forest River Wildwood Lite — 99V349000
NHTSA ID
99V349000
Make
Forest River
Model
Wildwood Lite
Years Affected
1999
Recall Date
1999-12-14
Component
EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Units Affected
459
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE COOK TOP.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS CONNECTION HOSE WITH THE PROPER SUB ASSEMBLY.