Safety Recall NHTSA · 10V281000 Reported June 24, 2010

Lp gas control water heater

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 1,488 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
10V281000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
1,488
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 24, 2010

Defect Summary

Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 salem and wildwood travel and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october 2009 through june 11, 2010. the temperature control mechanism of the water heater may have been damaged during installation in the unit. as a result, the burner may flame up out of control when lit.

Safety Consequence

The excess flame outside of the burner chamber can result in a fire in the rv trailer.

Corrective Action

Dealers will repair or replace the water heater free of charge. the safety recall began on june 15, 2010. owners may contact forest river at 574-534-6913.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 10V281000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 10V281000

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

What is recall 10V281000?

NHTSA recall 10V281000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 24, 2010. It addresses: Lp gas control water heater. The recall affects approximately 1,488 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 10V281000 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.