Control arm: upper ball jointRecall 14V-684 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 14V-684 covers 354 Forest River vehicles for a control arm: upper ball joint problem, reported to NHTSA on October 31, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 27% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V684000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Rockport, Parcelport, Cargoport, and Workport vehicles manufactured December 2, 2013, to October 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles the upper ball joint pinch bolt may not have been sufficiently tightened.
The risk
If the pinch bolt is not sufficiently tightened, it can separate causing a loss of vehicle control that increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the upper ball joint pinch bolt, and tighten if necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 17, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-219-533-5934.
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
27%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 2, 2013 to October 17, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.