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Forest River Rockwood Recall 20V221: Front tire can rub slide-out bracket, risking tire failure and crash

NHTSA campaign 20V221, reported April 17, 2020, 83 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2016 Forest River Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers have insufficient clearance between the front tire and the slide-out actuator. The tire may contact the slide-out bracket and become damaged.

If the front tire is damaged, it may fail, causing a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. Forest River will notify owners, and authorized dealers will install a lift kit that provides proper clearance between the tire and the slide-out bracket. Any damaged tires will be replaced, all free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020, and owners can contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943 (recall number 10D-1159).

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 20V221Forest River, Inc.
Component
TIRES
Problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2016 Rockwood RLT2604WS, WRLT2604WS, Flagstaff FLT26RLWS and WFLT26RLWS recreational trailers. Due to insufficient clearance between the front tire and slide out actuator, the tire may contact the slide out bracket and become damaged.
Risk
If the front tire becomes damaged, it may fail and cause a loss control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a lift kit that will provide the proper clearance between the tire and the slide out bracket. Damaged tires will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began May 11, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8943. Forest River's number for this recall is 10D-1159.
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 Flagstaff2016
Forest River Rockwood2016