Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 15V359000 · announced June 9, 2015 · filed by Forest River, Inc. · 1,497 units affected
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
The risk
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.
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
- 2016 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf
- 2016 Forest River Evo
- 2016 Forest River R-pod
- 2016 Forest River Salem
- 2016 Forest River Sandstorm
- 2016 Forest River Shockwave
- 2016 Forest River Stealth
- 2016 Forest River Surveyor
- 2016 Forest River Vibe
- 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx
- 2016 Forest River Wildwood
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.