Safety Recall NHTSA · 17V835000 Reported December 21, 2017

Furnace may not be secured in place

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 170 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
17V835000
Manufacturer Campaign
48-0600
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
170
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 21, 2017
Completion Rate
55.29

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 prime time crusader and sanibel recreational trailers. a bracket used to secure the furnace in place may be missing, allowing the furnace to shift, possibly resulting in the fresh air intake and the furnace exhaust tubes being misaligned with the furnace.

Safety Consequence

If the tubes are misaligned, carbon monoxide could enter the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of illness or death. additionally, flames may escape the furnace during start up, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a bracket to secure the furnace, free of charge. the recall began on february 7, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-1025. forest river's number for this recall is 48-0600.

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 17V835000 or campaign 48-0600.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 17V835000

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

What is recall 17V835000?

NHTSA recall 17V835000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on December 21, 2017. It addresses: Furnace may not be secured in place. The recall affects approximately 170 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 17V835000 or the manufacturer campaign number 48-0600. 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.