Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V442000 Reported July 21, 2014

Pipe damage due to axle suspension

Q: What is recall 14V442000?

NHTSA recall 14V442000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 21, 2014. It addresses: Pipe damage due to axle suspension. The recall affects approximately 302 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 · 302 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

14V442000

Manufacturer Campaign

FR430-14-1

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

302

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 21, 2014

Completion Rate

42.72

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 f33-ckts fifth wheels, equipped with i.d. Black iron pipe for the l.p. System. the affected vehicles may experience the pipe being damaged or punctured due to the spring action of the axle suspension.

Safety Consequence

If the iron pipe becomes damaged due to the spring action of the axle suspension, it could potentially cause a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement kit, part number 32096, free of charge. the recall began in september 2014. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-219-533-5934. forest river's number for this recall is fr430-14-1.

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 14V442000 or campaign FR430-14-1.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 14V442000

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

What is recall 14V442000?

NHTSA recall 14V442000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 21, 2014. It addresses: Pipe damage due to axle suspension. The recall affects approximately 302 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 14V442000 or the manufacturer campaign number FR430-14-1. 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.