NHTSA Recall 17V552000: Water heater (equipment)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 88 vehicles. It affects 2017–2018 Prime Time Wildcat.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V552000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 61-0515 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER › LPG SYSTEMS › WATER HEATER |
| Report received | September 6, 2017 |
| Owner notification | October 30, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If carbon monoxide enters the vehicle through the slideroom opening, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
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.
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 17V552000
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.