Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 13V-554 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 13V-554 covers 721 Forest River vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 7, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 62% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V554000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
62%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 52 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 3, 2012 to February 4, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.