Recall 15V359000: 2016 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf, 2016 Forest River EVO, 2016 Forest River R-Pod +8 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 9, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 1,497
- Models
- 11
- Initiated by
- 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.
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
- 2016 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf
- 2016 Forest River EVO
- 2016 Forest River R-Pod
- 2016 Forest River Salem
- 2016 Forest River Sandstorm
- 2016 Forest River Shockwave
- 2016 Forest River Stealth
- 2016 Forest River Surveyor
- 2016 Forest River Vibe
- 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx
- 2016 Forest River Wildwood
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V359000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-05142015-0037
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jun 25, 2015
- Components
- Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly (Suspension)
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