So many RV recalls are an annoyance. Tire pressure labels show the wrong value, for example. But PAY ATTENTION TO THIS ONE. Whipping up a batch of scrambled eggs could potentially lead to an explosion. A gas range explosion hazard in some Forest River units is not something to ignore.
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2025 Shasta Oasis and Spirit travel trailers equipped with InVision Three Burner Cooktops. The aluminum burner tube may crack and cause a gas leak.
While NHTSA puts the warning mildly, “A gas leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire,” read on. Potentially 396 RVs are affected.
Gas range explosion hazard remedy
Owners are advised not to use the cooktop until the remedy is completed. Dealers will replace the internal gas line, free of charge.
Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 22, 2025. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1311. Forest River’s number for this recall is 53-1883.
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 nhtsa.gov.
Background
This is definitely not a “Forest River-bad” situation. The RV builder installed InVision ranges, built by an outside firm. The latter issued its own recall (24E105), which declares: “If the burner tube is fractured, it could leak propane when the top burner gas valve is opened to use the appliance. If ignited the propane could result in a fire and/or explosion which could result in personal injury.”
A possible tip-off to a potential gas range explosion hazard: “An owner may notice the odor of LP gas and/or the LP gas detector may alarm.”
Kudos to Forest River for their recommendation to not use the cooktop until the remedy can be performed.
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Thank you for the warning, Russ and Tina! Have a great day and safe travels!
Forest River is so good at recalls because they have soo many. “Practice makes Perfect”. They should make same effort when building RV’s.
I am obviously biased as a result of my career in aerospace. We had design specifications, performance specifications and many more specifications. Our receiving inspection examined incoming hardware and assemblies for compliance and quality. During construction of our products we had in-process inspections against other specifications and build standards. I wrote some of those specifications and many of the technical manuals for units, subsystems and systems. Everything that went out to our customers were assured to comply with form, fit, function and reliability. Yes, it was expensive. About the only callbacks were to request modifications and upgrades based on learning experience.