Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 15V-359 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 15V-359 covers 1,497 Forest River vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 9, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 20% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V359000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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
20%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 18, 2015 to April 7, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.