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Equipment #17V552000 · 2017 · 88 units

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017-2018 prime time wildcat fifth-wheel recreational trailers. the water heater may have been installed too close to the underside of the slideroom possibly allowing carbon monoxide to enter the vehicle.

Risk: If carbon monoxide enters the vehicle through the slideroom opening, it can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a kit to remedy the water heater's location, free of charge. the recall began on october 30, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-1025. forest river's number for this recall is 61-0515.

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