Propane may leak from cracked regulator window
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 flagstaff recreational trailers manufactured august 11, 2015, through october 27, 2015, and work n' play recreational trailers manufactured from october 25, 2015, through may 6, 2016. the mb sturgis liquid propane (lp) regulator on these vehicles may allow propane gas to leak into the regulator sight glass causing it to degrade and potentially crack.
Safety Consequence
If the indicator sight glass cracks, propane gas may leak out. in the presence of an ignition source, a fire could occure.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners. a remedy plan has not been determined. the recall began on august 1, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-888-291-6665. forest river's number for this recall is 51-05312016-0205.
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FAQ: Recall 16V450000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 16V450000?
NHTSA recall 16V450000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 21, 2016. It addresses: Propane may leak from cracked regulator window. The recall affects approximately 175 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 16V450000 or the manufacturer campaign number 51-05312016-0205. 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.