Recall 15V273000: 2014 Forest River Cardinal, 2015 Forest River Cedar Creek, 2013–2015 Forest River Dynamax +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 11, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 689
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dynamax, 2014 Cardinal trailers, and 2015 Cedar Creek, Sierra and Sandpiper trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.
The risk
If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rivets and the step sections will be bolted together, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-05062015-0034.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2014 Forest River Cardinal
- 2015 Forest River Cedar Creek
- 2013 Forest River Dynamax
- 2014 Forest River Dynamax
- 2015 Forest River Dynamax
- 2015 Forest River Sandpiper
- 2015 Forest River Sierra
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V273000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 15-05062015-0034
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jun 11, 2015
- Components
- Equipment:recreational vehicle/trailer (Other / Unknown)
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