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Forest River NO Boundaries Recall 18V180: Spare tire mount may fail, letting tire detach

NHTSA campaign 18V180, reported March 19, 2018, 71 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The spare tire mount on certain trailers may not be strong enough to hold the spare tire. If the mount fails, the spare tire can detach from the trailer and become a road hazard, which raises the risk of a crash involving other drivers.

The manufacturer will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the spare tire mount at no cost. Owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-1612 for more information about this recall.

If you own a 2018 No Boundaries trailer, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 18V180Forest River, Inc.
Component
TIRES:TEMPORARY/EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 No Boundaries recreational trailers, models NBT10.5 and NBT10.6. The spare tire mount may not be strong enough and the spare tire may detach from the trailer.
Risk
If the spare tire detaches from the vehicle, it may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire mount, free of charge. The recall began on April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-1612. Forest River's number for this recall is 77-0662.
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.

Affected vehicles

Forest River NO Boundaries2018