Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V547000 Reported November 29, 2005

Lp gas manifold/crushed/fire

Q: What is recall 05V547000?

NHTSA recall 05V547000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on November 29, 2005. It addresses: Lp gas manifold/crushed/fire. The recall affects approximately 199 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 199 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V547000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

199

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 29, 2005

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

The tube may be crushed causing a crack in the tube, and lp gas may leak causing a fire.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V547000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V547000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V547000?

NHTSA recall 05V547000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on November 29, 2005. It addresses: Lp gas manifold/crushed/fire. The recall affects approximately 199 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V547000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.