Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 13V554000 · announced November 7, 2013 · filed by Forest River, Inc. · 721 units affected
The problem
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013. When an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the bottom of the floor.
The risk
As a result, the tire may become damaged and possibly blow out which may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add a lift kit between the frame and the axle mounting brackets, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-825-7178.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2012 Forest River Flagstaff
- 2013 Forest River Flagstaff
- 2012 Forest River Rockwood
- 2013 Forest River Rockwood
- 2012 Forest River Vlite
- 2013 Forest River Vlite
- 2012 Forest River Windjammer
- 2013 Forest River Windjammer
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.