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- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY; SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sandpiper, and Sierra fifth wheels. The axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce braking ability.
- Risk
- Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove and reinstall the axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 28, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River's number for this recall is 3-1665.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The axle on certain fifth wheel trailers may have been installed backwards at the factory. This can reduce braking ability, which means the vehicle may need a longer distance to stop and the risk of a crash goes up.
To fix the problem, an authorized dealer will remove and reinstall the axle at no cost to you. Owners were notified by mail beginning August 28, 2023. If you have questions, you can contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-4574 and refer to recall number 3-1665. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Forest River Sandpiper | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Forest River Sierra | 2024 |