Fueling station too close to ignition source
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 xlr nitro xlt31fqsl recreational vehicles manufactured july 21, 2014, to january 31, 2015 and configured with a garage in the rear of the trailer and an optional fueling station. if the fueling station nozzle is fully extended and pulled as far forward as possible, the hose may be too close to the fuel burning appliance to prevent the fuel vapors from igniting.
Safety Consequence
If the vapor from the fueling nozzle is able to reach the fuel burning appliance, there is an increased risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the fueling station box and hose nozzle to a safe distance from the fuel burning appliance, free of charge. The recall began on march 30, 2015. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0437. forest river's number for this recall is 45-02102015.
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FAQ: Recall 15V130000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V130000?
NHTSA recall 15V130000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on March 6, 2015. It addresses: Fueling station too close to ignition source. The recall affects approximately 25 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 15V130000 or the manufacturer campaign number 45-02102015. 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.