Recall 15V831 covers 721 2016 Forest River recreational trailers missing carbon monoxide detectors. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 721 2016 Sandstorm, Wildwood, Salem, Shockwave, Stealth, and Evo recreational trailers because they were built without a carbon monoxide detector. Without that warning, occupants face an increased risk of injury from elevated carbon monoxide levels; Forest River dealers will install the missing detector free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The 2016 Forest River Sandstorm, Wildwood, Salem, Shockwave, Stealth, and Evo recreational trailers were supposed to have a combined L.P. gas and carbon monoxide detector. The L.P. side warns occupants about propane gas. The carbon monoxide side is the added alarm that warns people inside the trailer when carbon monoxide levels rise.
On these trailers, the wrong detector was ordered and installed. Forest River traced the problem to an incorrect part number used during purchasing, which led the plant to install an L.P. detector that did not include the carbon monoxide alarm function. The missing function is the defect: the trailer does not give the intended alarm for elevated carbon monoxide levels.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner can compare the installed detector and its maintenance instructions with the replacement part, which identifies the correct L.P. detector with carbon monoxide detection.
Who's affected?
Six trailer lines share the same two equipment categories: LPG systems and recreational vehicle/trailer equipment.
| 2016 Forest River Sandstorm | Lpg systems |
|---|---|
| 2016 Forest River Sandstorm | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2016 Forest River Wildwood | Lpg systems |
| 2016 Forest River Wildwood | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2016 Forest River Salem | Lpg systems |
| 2016 Forest River Salem | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2016 Forest River Shockwave | Lpg systems |
| 2016 Forest River Shockwave | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2016 Forest River Stealth | Lpg systems |
| 2016 Forest River Stealth | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| 2016 Forest River Evo | Lpg systems |
| 2016 Forest River Evo | Recreational vehicle/trailer |
| Units affected | 721 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Elevated carbon monoxide levels increase the risk of injury when occupants are not warned. The existing detector does not provide the needed carbon monoxide warning, so use extra care with fuel-burning appliances and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Forest River Sandstorm, Wildwood, Salem, Shockwave, Stealth, or Evo recreational trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free detector replacement that adds carbon monoxide warning protection.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V831 when you call.
- Avoid occupying the trailer until the combination L.P./carbon monoxide detector is installed.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777 with questions about the free repair.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician removes the existing Liquid Propane detector and installs a combination Liquid Propane and carbon monoxide detector. The replacement parts and labor are free under recall 15V831. If you already paid out of pocket for this detector repair before the recall notice, Forest River's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring proof of payment and related repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 10, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 27, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| February 2, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| February 2, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 2, 2016 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| February 2, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V831?
Recall 15V831 covers 721 2016 Forest River Sandstorm, Wildwood, Salem, Shockwave, Stealth, and Evo recreational trailers that were built without a carbon monoxide detector. Forest River dealers will remove the existing L.P. detector and install a combination L.P. and carbon monoxide detector for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Forest River Sandstorm, Wildwood, Salem, Shockwave, Stealth, or Evo is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V831. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the detector replacement. Reference recall number 15V831 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 Forest River's remedy says dealers will install the combination L.P. and carbon monoxide detector free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is carbon monoxide exposure without a detector warning. If elevated carbon monoxide builds up inside the trailer and occupants are not alerted, the recall consequence is an increased risk of injury. The dealer fix is to replace the existing L.P. detector with a combination L.P. and carbon monoxide detector for free.
When did the recall repair become available?
Forest River began the recall on January 27, 2016. Because the remedy is available, owners with an included VIN can contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free detector replacement and reference Forest River recall number 51-12072015-0119.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V831000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-909-873-3777 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V831 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V831000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →