Recall 24V912 covers 864 2024-2025 Clipper Camping Trailer and Viking trailers for propane bottle bracket welds. Free repair at any Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 864 2024-2025 Clipper Camping Trailer and Viking travel trailers because bottle bracket welds can break, allowing the propane tank to detach from the vehicle. A detached propane tank can become a road hazard and increase crash risk, and Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The LP bottle bracket on affected 2024-2025 Forest River Clipper Camping Trailer and Viking travel trailers is the metal support that holds the propane tank in place. It keeps the tank secured to the trailer while the LP system supplies gas for onboard appliances. The bracket has to stay rigid because the tank is heavy and sits outside the trailer body.
On these trailers, the welds on the bottle bracket can break. Once a weld fails, the bracket no longer holds the tank the way it was designed to. The propane tank can loosen or detach from the vehicle, leaving the tank unsecured and the LP gas system exposed to damage.
The warning sign is visible at the bracket itself. When turning the LP gas on or off, an owner or operator can notice that the bracket is broken, loose, separated at a weld, or letting the tank sit crooked instead of firmly in place.
Who's affected?
Covers both the Clipper Camping Trailer and Viking across the 2024 and 2025 model years. Both use the same single-tank LP bottle bracket and lines-and-fittings component.
| 2024 Forest River Clipper Camping Trailer | Lines and fittings |
|---|---|
| 2024 Viking Travel Trailers Viking | Lines and fittings |
| 2025 Viking Travel Trailers Viking | Lines and fittings |
| 2025 Forest River Clipper Camping Trailer | Lines and fittings |
| Units affected | 864 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 25 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
An LP tank that separates from the trailer can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. Check the bracket when turning LP gas on or off; a broken bracket is a reason to schedule service before towing the trailer again. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2025 Forest River Clipper Camping Trailer or Forest River Viking is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free bottle bracket inspection and replacement that keeps the propane tank attached.
- Bring the owner letter if Forest River sent one. If not, reference recall number 24V912 when you call.
- Avoid towing if the propane tank or bottle bracket is loose, and ask the dealer what to do before moving the trailer.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-269-467-8283 with questions about recall number 24V912.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician inspects the propane bottle bracket and replaces the bracket if the recall inspection shows it is needed. The inspection, replacement part, and labor are free under the recall. Forest River used its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you've already paid for a related bottle bracket repair, bring repair invoices or receipts to the service desk so the dealer can explain how to submit documented expenses for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 6, 2024 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 2, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| January 15, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| January 15, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 15, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 15, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 24V912?
Recall 24V912 covers 864 2024-2025 Forest River Clipper Camping Trailer and Viking travel trailers. The propane bottle bracket welds can break, allowing the propane tank to detach from the trailer and become a road hazard. Forest River dealers will inspect and replace the bottle bracket for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2025 Forest River Clipper Camping Trailer or Viking is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 24V912. If it is, contact a Forest River dealer and reference Forest River recall number 121-1874. The dealer will inspect the bottle bracket and replace it for free when needed.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the recalled defect at no cost. Forest River dealers will inspect the propane bottle bracket and replace it as needed, free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is a propane tank detaching from the trailer while in use. A detached propane tank can become a road hazard and increase crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then arrange the free bracket inspection and replacement with a Forest River dealer.
When were owners notified about recall 24V912?
Forest River mailed owner notification letters on January 2, 2025. If you bought the trailer used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Reference recall 24V912 or Forest River recall number 121-1874 when you contact the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/24V912000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-269-467-8283 |
| NHTSA recall # | 24V912 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 24V912000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →