Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 18V-386 · Forest River vehicles
Forest River, Inc. recall 18V-386 covers 152 Forest River vehicles for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 8, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V386000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. These vehicles are equipped with an axle equalizer that can allow the axle to contact the chassis.
The risk
If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle equalizer kit with a taller equalizer kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-0753.
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
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 3, 2018 to June 5, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.