Carbon monoxide detector not installed
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 evo, salem, sandstorm, shockwave, stealth, and wildwood recreational trailers. the affected vehicles were mistakenly not equipped with a carbon monoxide detector to warn occupants of elevated levels of carbon monoxide.
Safety Consequence
If occupants are not warned elevated carbon monoxide levels, they are at an increased risk of injury.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will remove the existing liquid propane (l.p.) detector and install a combination l.p./carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. the recall began on january 27, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-909-873-3777, extension 53. forest river's number for this recall is 51-12072015-0119.
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FAQ: Recall 15V831000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V831000?
NHTSA recall 15V831000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on December 10, 2015. It addresses: Carbon monoxide detector not installed. The recall affects approximately 721 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 15V831000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-12072015-0119. 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.