NHTSA Recall 12V212000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)
FOREST RIVER, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 447 vehicles. It affects 2012–2013 Forest River Surveyor.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V212000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE › DELIVERY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | May 10, 2012 |
| Owner notification | May 15, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2012 and 2013 surveyor travel trailers, manufactured from august 12, 2011, through april 6, 2012. On certain floor plans, the liquid propane (lp) gas line was routed and fastened along the bottom of the frame rail. When the trailer hits a bump, the positioning of the lp gas line may allow the "u" bolt on the axle to pinch the line between the main rail and the "u" bolt.
Safety risk
As a result, the line may break and leak l.p. Gas which may cause fire, injury, or death.
Remedy
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will re-route the lp line, free of charge. The recall began during may 2012. Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
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 12V212000
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.