NHTSA Recall 10V281000: Water heater (equipment)
FOREST RIVER, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,488 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Forest River Salem.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V281000 |
|---|---|
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS › WATER HEATER |
| Report received | June 24, 2010 |
| Owner notification | June 15, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 salem and wildwood travel and fifth wheel trailers manufactured from october 2009 through june 11, 2010. The temperature control mechanism of the water heater may have been damaged during installation in the unit. As a result, the burner may flame up out of control when lit.
Safety risk
The excess flame outside of the burner chamber can result in a fire in the rv trailer.
Remedy
Dealers will repair or replace the water heater free of charge. The safety recall began on june 15, 2010. Owners may contact forest river at 574-534-6913.
Notes
Owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V281000
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.