Recall 23V321 covers 5 2018-2020 Elite Horse Trailer vehicles for a stove gas-leak defect. Repair will be free at any franchised Elite dealer once available.
Elite is recalling 5 2018-2020 Horse Trailer units equipped with certain 3 burner cooking stoves because an overtightened saddle valve securing bolt can damage the O-ring seal and leave a continuous gas leak. A gas leak raises the risk of fire, and the dealer repair will be free once Elite makes the remedy available.
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What's wrong?
The cooking stove in the 2018-2020 Elite Horse Trailer uses a manifold and saddle valve to route propane gas to the burners. The manifold is the shared gas passage, and the saddle valve controls gas flow at the stove. An O-ring seal sits at the valve connection so gas stays inside the assembly when the stove is off.
On affected trailers, the saddle valve securing bolt can be tightened too far during assembly or service. That extra clamping force can damage the O-ring seal. Once the seal is damaged, propane can leak continuously from the valve area instead of staying contained in the manifold and burner plumbing. Dometic had not determined the full cause at the time of the filing, but the leak concern centers on the manifold and saddle valve assembly.
The warning sign is the smell of gas fumes near the stove. If you smell gas, treat that as evidence of a leak and keep the stove off until the trailer is inspected.
Who's affected?
Includes Elite and Cimarron horse trailers from the 2018, 2019, and 2020 model years, all tied to the saddle valve and manifold for the oven/stove/cooktop.
| 2018 Elite Horse Trailer | Oven/stove/cooktop |
|---|---|
| 2019 Elite Horse Trailer | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2019 Cimarron Horse Trailer | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2018 Cimarron Horse Trailer | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| 2020 Elite Horse Trailer | Oven/stove/cooktop |
| Units affected | 5 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 49 field incidents to date. |
The year, trailer make, 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?
A gas leak can increase the risk of a fire. If you smell gas fumes around the trailer, stop using it, keep ignition sources away, and call the dealer for guidance. Repair will be free at any franchised Elite dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2020 Elite Horse Trailer is included in this recall.
- Call Elite customer service at 1-405-745-6666 to confirm when the free stove remedy kit is ready for your trailer.
- Avoid using the affected 3 burner cooking stove until the gasket, washer, thread-locker bolt, and label kit is installed to address the saddle-valve gas leak.
- Contact a franchised Elite dealer once the remedy is ready and reference recall number 23V321 when you call.
- Bring the owner letter if you received one, so the dealer can match the trailer to the free repair.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is not listed as available yet. Once it opens, an Elite technician will install the remedy kit for the stove saddle valve area, including gaskets, washers, thread locker bolts, and the orange labels. Parts and labor will be free under the recall. If you already paid for a related stove gas leak repair, ask Elite customer service how to submit documentation under its general reimbursement plan. The source contact number is 1-405-745-6666.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 4, 2023 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 18, 2023 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 23V321?
Recall 23V321 covers 5 2018-2020 Elite Horse Trailer units equipped with certain 3-burner cooking stoves. An overtightened saddle-valve securing bolt can damage the O-ring seal and cause a continuous gas leak, increasing fire risk. Dealers will install the remedy kit for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2020 Elite Horse Trailer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 23V321. If it is, contact Outback customer service at 1-405-745-6666 or a franchised dealer, reference recall 23V321, and ask when the free stove remedy kit is available for your trailer.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. The remedy is a kit with gaskets, washers, thread-locker bolts, and 2 round orange labels, installed free of charge by the dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is fire from a continuous gas leak. The recall involves the saddle valve on certain cooking stoves, where an overtightened securing bolt can damage the O-ring seal. If your VIN is included, stop using the stove until the recall remedy is complete.
When were owners notified about recall 23V321?
Owner notification letters were mailed December 18, 2023. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Check your VIN, then call with recall 23V321 when arranging the free repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/23V321000 |
|---|---|
| Elite customer service | 1-405-745-6666 |
| NHTSA recall # | 23V321 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 23V321000 |
Source documents
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →