CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY; TIRES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014, to August 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the tire and the wheel well at the top of the tire tread and also at the inner sidewall.
- Risk
- If there is insufficient tire clearance, the tire may rub, resulting in sudden tire failure which could increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new axle that provides the proper clearance between the tire and the wheel well, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-08282015-0082.
- 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 Shasta Airflyte trailers built between September 2014 and August 2015 may have too little clearance between the tire and the wheel well, both at the top of the tread and along the inner sidewall. Over time, the tire can rub against the well.
This rubbing can cause the tire to fail suddenly, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and not delay getting the trailer checked.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the non-powered axle assembly with a new one that provides proper tire clearance. The repair is free of charge. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717, referencing recall number 53-08282015-0082, and can check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Shasta Airflyte | 2016 |
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