CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 XLR toyhaulers manufactured August 28, 2012, to November 5, 2015. These vehicles may have an axle equalizer knurled bolt (axle shackle locating bolt) that may not be properly seated in the chassis axle hanger.
- Risk
- If the equalizer knurled bolt is not installed properly, the bolt may not properly secure the axle, allowing it to shift and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any equalizer knurled bolts and nuts that were improperly installed, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0431. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-06102016-0208.
- 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
The axle equalizer knurled bolt, which secures the rear axle to the chassis axle hanger, may not be properly seated. If it is not installed correctly, the bolt may fail to hold the axle in place, allowing the axle to shift.
An axle that shifts can cause a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected toyhaulers should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle inspected promptly.
Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace any improperly installed equalizer knurled bolts and nuts at no cost. You can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0431, referencing recall number 45-06102016-0208. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River XLR | 2013201420152016 |
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