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NHTSA Recall 14V442000: Recreational vehicle/trailer (equipment)

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 302 vehicles. It affects 2013–2015 Forest River F33-CKTS.

302
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2014
owners notified (September 3)
NHTSA campaign14V442000
Manufacturer campaignFR430-14-1
ComponentEQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Report receivedJuly 21, 2014
Owner notificationSeptember 3, 2014
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 F33-CKTS fifth wheels, equipped with I.D. black iron pipe for the L.P. system. The affected vehicles may experience the pipe being damaged or punctured due to the spring action of the axle suspension.

Safety risk

If the iron pipe becomes damaged due to the spring action of the axle suspension, it could potentially cause a vehicle fire.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a replacement kit, part number 32096, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-219-533-5934. Forest River's number for this recall is FR430-14-1.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 14V442000

Make and modelModel years
Forest River F33-CKTS2013, 2014, 2015

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.