Forest River, Inc.: Safety Recalls in 1999

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Forest River, Inc. in 1999. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 14, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FOREST RIVER/COOKTOP

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS AND FIFTH WHEEL VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL EXTERIOR COOK TOP. SOME OF THE COOK TOPS WERE CONSTRUCTED WITH A RUBBER HOSE ATTACHED DIRECTLY TO THE BURNER MANIFOLD. THIS HOSE COULD MELT BECAUSE OF THE HEAT FROM THE BURNERS AND LEAK LIQUID PROPANE GAS.

NHTSA ID: 99V349000

Component: EQUIPMENT

# of Units Affected: 459

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE COOK TOP.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GAS CONNECTION HOSE WITH THE PROPER SUB ASSEMBLY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 16, 1999

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FOREST RIVER/FMVSS 105

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON A FORD CHASSIS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IS NOT IN THE CORRECT POSITION IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."

NHTSA ID: 99V165002

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 70

Consequence Summary:

THE BULB/SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL PLACE THE BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR LAMP IN THE CORRECT POSITION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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