CarRecallWatch- Component
- VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
- Problem
- Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is realling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014 to August 17, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the rear exit window glass may come loose and fall out due to poor adhesion.
- Risk
- If the rear window glass detaches, it could fall onto the road and be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers to verify that the windows are properly secured. Any window that fails the inspection process will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-08282015-0081.
- 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 trailers built between September 2014 and August 2015 have a rear exit window glass that was not adhered properly. Over time the glass may come loose and detach from the trailer.
If the rear window falls out while driving, the glass could land on the road and become a hazard to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners should contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717, referencing recall number 53-08282015-0081, or check whether their trailer is affected. Dealers will inspect the window to confirm it is properly secured, and any window that fails inspection will be replaced. All repairs are free of charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Shasta Airflyte | 2016 |
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