Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 15V-552 · 2016 Shasta Airflyte
Forest River, Inc. recall 15V-552 covers 1,736 2016 Shasta Airflyte for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 2, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q3) shows 83% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V552000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014, to August 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the tire and the wheel well at the top of the tire tread and also at the inner sidewall.
The risk
If there is insufficient tire clearance, the tire may rub, resulting in sudden tire failure which could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new axle that provides the proper clearance between the tire and the wheel well, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-08282015-0082.
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
83%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 26, 2014 to August 17, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.