Recall 10V648000: 2011 Forest River Crusader, 2011 Forest River Rance, 2011 Forest River Surveyor +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Dec 20, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 53
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 surveyor travel trailers, crusader fifth wheel trailers, rance aluminum cargo trailers, and work and play toy hauler trailers equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.
The risk
There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the wheels on the suspect vehicles and repair the trailers free of charge. The safety recall began on january 14, 2011. Owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Forest River Crusader
- 2011 Forest River Rance
- 2011 Forest River Surveyor
- 2011 Forest River Work And Play
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V648000
- Manufacturer
- FOREST RIVER, INC.
- Owner letters
- Jan 14, 2011
- Components
- Wheels (Wheels & Tires)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology