Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 2017 Forest River Rainier
The 2017 Forest River Rainier has some important recall issues, primarily with electrical and LPG systems. The break-away safety switch and LPG line clearance are key concerns to address. Overall, verify the trailer's wiring and gas lines before purchase.
Known issues to inspect
Safety switch disconnection
How to check: Verify break-away switch is wired correctly and functional.
Inadequate LPG line clearance
How to check: Inspect LP line above axle shackle for clearance.
Test-drive walkthrough
- 01
Before starting
What to check: Check the break-away switch wiring integrity.
Red flag: Switch is not connected to power source.
- 02
First minute idling
What to check: Observe for any LPG odor inside or outside.
Red flag: Smell of gas detected.
- 03
Initial movement test
What to check: Test brake engagement with a manual pull.
Red flag: Brakes do not engage properly.
Questions for the seller
Use this exact phrasing.
- Has the safety switch been repaired?
- Any issues with LPG line clearance?
- Have there been LPG leaks?
- Have there been electrical issues?
Documents to request
Don't sign anything until you have these.
- Recall repair documents
- Service records
- Previous owner records
- LPG system inspection report
Generated by gpt-4o on 8/20/2026. Grounded in the NHTSA recall corpus and owner-complaint patterns for the 2017 Forest River Rainier.