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Forest River Rockwood Recall 13V554: Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly; Tires

NHTSA campaign 13V554, reported November 7, 2013, 721 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V554Forest River, Inc.
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY; TIRES
Problem
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013. When an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the bottom of the floor.
Risk
As a result, the tire may become damaged and possibly blow out which may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add a lift kit between the frame and the axle mounting brackets, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-825-7178.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Forest River Flagstaff20122013
Forest River Rockwood20122013
Forest River Vlite20122013
Forest River Windjammer20122013