Recall 05V-547: 2006 Forest River Lexington, 2006 Forest River Lexington GT
FOREST RIVER, INC. recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 29, 2005, covering about 199 vehicles.
The problem
On certain class b motor homes, if the axle bottoms out against the rubber suspension snubbers, it is possible that the "u" bolts that hold the springs to the rear axle can penetrate the steel tube and come into contact with the steel liquid propane (Lp) manifold.
The risk
The tube may be crushed causing a crack in the tube, and LP gas may leak causing a fire.
The fix
Dealers will replace the manifold and install it inside the chassis rail away from the suspension system entirely. Dealers and owners have been notified not to use the LP systems in their vehicles until the repairs can be made. Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Notes
Customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Recreational Vehicle/Trailer › Lpg Systems › Lines and Fittings |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V547000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-547?
On certain class b motor homes, if the axle bottoms out against the rubber suspension snubbers, it is possible that the "u" bolts that hold the springs to the rear axle can penetrate the steel tube and come into contact with the steel liquid propane (Lp) manifold.
How is recall 05V-547 fixed?
Dealers will replace the manifold and install it inside the chassis rail away from the suspension system entirely. Dealers and owners have been notified not to use the LP systems in their vehicles until the repairs can be made. Owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.