Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V212000 Reported May 10, 2012

L.p. Gas line

Forest River, Inc. · Fuel System, Gasoline · 447 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V212000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Fuel System, Gasoline
Vehicles Affected
447
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 10, 2012

Defect Summary

Forest river is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 surveyor travel trailers, manufactured from august 12, 2011, through april 6, 2012. on certain floor plans, the liquid propane (lp) gas line was routed and fastened along the bottom of the frame rail. When the trailer hits a bump, the positioning of the lp gas line may allow the "u" bolt on the axle to pinch the line between the main rail and the "u" bolt.

Safety Consequence

As a result, the line may break and leak l.p. Gas which may cause fire, injury, or death.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the lp line, free of charge. The recall began during may 2012. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

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 12V212000 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 12V212000

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

What is recall 12V212000?

NHTSA recall 12V212000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on May 10, 2012. It addresses: L.p. Gas line. The recall affects approximately 447 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Gasoline component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V212000 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.