NHTSA Recall 05V547000: Lines and fittings (equipment)
FOREST RIVER, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 199 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Lexington.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V547000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS › LINES AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | November 29, 2005 |
| Owner notification | November 14, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain class b motor homes, if the axle bottoms out against the rubber suspension snubbers, it is possible that the "u" bolts that hold the springs to the rear axle can penetrate the steel tube and come into contact with the steel liquid propane (lp) manifold.
Safety risk
The tube may be crushed causing a crack in the tube, and lp gas may leak causing a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the manifold and install it inside the chassis rail away from the suspension system entirely. Dealers and owners have been notified not to use the lp systems in their vehicles until the repairs can be made. Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V547000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.