Vehicle recall 14V442000 · July 21, 2014
2013-2015 Forest River F33-Ckts
The affected vehicles may experience the pipe being damaged or punctured due to the spring action of the axle suspension.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V442000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 21, 2014
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- FR430-14-1
- Owner notification
- September 3, 2014
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 302
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment › Recreational vehicle/trailer
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River F33-Ckts (2013-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013
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