CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. These vehicles are equipped with an axle equalizer that can allow the axle to contact the chassis.
- Risk
- If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle equalizer kit with a taller equalizer kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-0753.
- 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 have an axle equalizer that can allow the rear non-powered axle to contact the chassis. Over time, this contact can lead to axle failure.
Axle failure can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the issue checked promptly.
Dealers will replace the axle equalizer kit with a taller equalizer kit at no cost to owners. Owners can also contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Salem | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Wildwood | 2019 |