Recall 14V254 affects 12 2014 Open Range LF319 trailers with a too-short kitchen slideout gas line. Free repair at a franchised Open Range dealer.
Open Range is recalling 12 2014 LF319 fifth wheel recreational trailers because the flexible gas line for the kitchen slideout is too short. When the kitchen area expands, the line can be pulled excessively and leak gas, increasing the risk of a fire; the Open Range dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The flexible gas line on the 2014 Open Range LF319 is the propane line that feeds the kitchen slideout area. It is supposed to move with the slideout as the room extends and retracts, while still keeping gas flowing safely to the kitchen appliances. The line needs enough slack to bend without being stretched.
On affected LF319 trailers, that gas line is too short for the kitchen slideout section. When the slideout moves, the line is pulled tighter than designed instead of flexing through the full travel. That strain can damage the line or its fittings, especially after repeated slideout use.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner should not rely on smell, sound, or appliance behavior to decide whether this defect is present.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Open Range LF319 | Lines and fittings |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 12 |
Not every 2014 Open Range LF319 trailer is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Expanding the kitchen area can pull the gas line too far, causing a gas leak and increasing the risk of fire. Avoid using the kitchen slideout until your VIN is checked and the gas line is replaced. Repair will be free at any franchised Open Range dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Open Range LF319 is included in this recall.
- Contact Open Range customer service at 1-260-768-7771 to confirm repair scheduling for recall number 14V254.
- Ask a franchised Open Range dealer to replace the too-short kitchen-slideout gas line with the longer gas line at no charge.
- Bring the recall notice if Open Range mailed one, and reference recall number 14V254 when you call.
- Avoid expanding the kitchen slideout and keep LP gas shut off until the gas-line repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
The filing describes a free dealer repair: an Open Range technician replaces the existing kitchen slideout gas line with a longer gas line so the slideout has the proper line length. The recall began in July 2014, and the repair path is through an Open Range dealer. If the repair has not already been completed on your trailer, ask the dealer to confirm the VIN and complete the gas line replacement at no charge.
Timeline
| April 23, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 2, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V254?
Recall 14V254 covers 12 2014 Open Range LF319 fifth wheel trailers where the flexible LP gas line for the kitchen slideout is too short. When the kitchen is expanded, the line can be pulled hard enough to leak gas and increase fire risk. Open Range dealers replace it with a longer gas line for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Open Range LF319 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 14V254. If it is, contact a franchised Open Range dealer and ask for the longer kitchen slideout gas line replacement. Reference recall 14V254 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and the recall remedy states that dealers replace the existing gas line with a longer gas line free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a gas leak and fire risk when the kitchen slideout is expanded. The gas line is too short, so slideout movement can pull the line excessively. If your VIN is included, avoid using the kitchen slideout and schedule the free dealer repair.
What if I bought this Open Range LF319 used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2014 Open Range LF319 is included, then call an Open Range dealer and reference recall 14V254.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V254000 |
|---|---|
| Open Range customer service | 1-260-768-7771 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V254 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V254000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →