CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- EverGreen Recreational Vehicles, LLC (EverGreen) is recalling certain model year 2015 i-Go, Ever-Lite, Sun Valley and Ascend travel trailers manufactured March 12, 2015, to May 29, 2015. 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
- EverGreen will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 7, 2015. Owners may contact EverGreen customer service at 1-574-825-4298.
- 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 2015 travel trailers built between March 12, 2015 and May 29, 2015 may have wheel studs that break. The studs attach the wheels to the axle hubs, and a broken stud can allow a wheel to come off while the trailer is moving.
If a wheel detaches, the risk of a crash increases. Owners of affected trailers should contact EverGreen customer service at 1-574-825-4298 for more information. The recall is expected to begin August 7, 2015, and EverGreen will notify owners directly.
The repair is free. An authorized dealer will replace any affected wheel hub at no cost to you. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your trailer is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Evergreen Ascend | 2015 |
|---|---|
| Evergreen Ever-Lite | 2015 |
| Evergreen I-GO | 2015 |
| Evergreen SUN Valley | 2015 |