CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
- Risk
- If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2016 Forest River trailers may have rear axle wheel studs that can break. The studs attach the wheels to the axle hubs, so a broken stud can allow a wheel to come off while the trailer is in use.
If a wheel detaches, the trailer can lose control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take the warning seriously and not wait to have the issue checked.
Forest River will notify owners. Dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777, referencing recall number 51-05142015-0037, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
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