CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE; TIRES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain Shasta SST240TH and SST260TH trailers. The tires may have insufficient clearance inside the wheel well allowing the tire to contact the inside of the wheel well, possibly resulting in tire failure.
- Risk
- Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers with ones that are 2 inches taller and replace any tiresthat has evidence of damage, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1311. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-1144.
- 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 2020 Shasta trailers may have too little clearance inside the wheel well. The tire can contact the inside of the wheel well, which may lead to tire failure.
A tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control and increases the risk of a crash. Owners should stop using the trailer if they notice rubbing, unusual noise, or visible tire damage until it has been inspected.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer: equalizers will be replaced with taller ones, and any tire showing evidence of damage will be replaced. Forest River will notify owners, or you can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1311 (recall number 53-1144). You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Shasta | 2020 |
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