Safety Recall NHTSA · 23V359000 Reported May 19, 2023

Missing thread sealant on furnace pipe fitting

Q: What is recall 23V359000?

NHTSA recall 23V359000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on May 19, 2023. It addresses: Missing thread sealant on furnace pipe fitting. The recall affects approximately 6 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 6 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

23V359000

Manufacturer Campaign

69-1642

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 19, 2023

Completion Rate

100.00

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2023 salem, and wildwood travel trailers. the brass fitting connected to the furnace pipe may have been manufactured without thread sealant.

Safety Consequence

Missing thread sealant can cause a propane gas leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the brass elbow and apply thread sealant as necessary, free of charge. all affected trailers are still within dealer inventory and therefore no owner notification letters will be mailed. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-3167. forest river's number for this recall is 69-1642.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 23V359000 or campaign 69-1642.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 23V359000

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

What is recall 23V359000?

NHTSA recall 23V359000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on May 19, 2023. It addresses: Missing thread sealant on furnace pipe fitting. The recall affects approximately 6 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 23V359000 or the manufacturer campaign number 69-1642. 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.