2013–2015 Forest River F33-CKTS Recall: Black iron pipe for the L.P
NHTSA campaign 14V442000 · Equipment · filed Jul 21, 2014 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
If the iron pipe becomes damaged due to the spring action of the axle suspension, it could potentially cause a vehicle fire.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Forest River | F33-CKTS | 2013, 2014, 2015 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 14V442000 (manufacturer number FR430-14-1). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.