Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Class B Motor Homes, If The Axle Bottoms Out Against The Rubber Suspension Snubbers, It Is Possible That The “U” Bolts That Hold The Springs To The Rear Axle Can Penetrate The Steel Tube And Come Into Contact With The Steel Liquid Propane (Lp) Manifold.
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
LEXINGTON GT
Year
2006
Recall Campaign Number
05V547000
Component Description
Equipment:Recreational Vehicle/Trailer:Lpg Systems:Lines And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
The Tube May Be Crushed Causing A Crack In The Tube, And Lp Gas May Leak Causing A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Manifold And Install It Inside The Chassis Rail Away From The Suspension System Entirely. Dealers And Owners Have Been Notified Not To Use The Lp Systems In Their Vehicles Until The Repairs Can Be Made. Owners May Contact Forest River At 1-574-389-4600.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
199
Date Owners Notified
20051114
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20051129