Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V354000 Reported May 30, 2018

Lp gas bottle may detach while moving

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 237 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V354000
Manufacturer Campaign
110-0738
Manufacturer
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
237
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 30, 2018
Completion Rate
57.81

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 coachmen chaparral, chaparral lite and brookstone, and shasta phoenix recreational trailers. the liquid propane (lp) gas bottle ring on these trailers may not have a deep enough pierce punch to bind the metal strap, possibly resulting in the lp bottle detaching.

Safety Consequence

If the lp bottle detaches while moving, it can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install new lp bottle rings, free of charge. the recall began on june 28, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-825-8360. forest river's number for this recall is 110-0738.

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 18V354000 or campaign 110-0738.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V354000

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

What is recall 18V354000?

NHTSA recall 18V354000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on May 30, 2018. It addresses: Lp gas bottle may detach while moving. The recall affects approximately 237 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 18V354000 or the manufacturer campaign number 110-0738. 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.