Recall 15V390000: 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate, 2015–2016 Forest River Hydra-Lift, 2010 Forest River Sandpiper +2 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 19, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 44
- Models
- 5
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013 XLR and Vengeance, 2010 Sandpiper, 2004 Auto Plus, 2008 Cargo Mate and 2015-2016 Hydra-Lift 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 replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05282015-0042.
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
- 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate
- 2015 Forest River Hydra-Lift
- 2016 Forest River Hydra-Lift
- 2010 Forest River Sandpiper
- 2013 Forest River Vengeance
- 2013 Forest River XLR
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V390000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-05282015-0042
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Jul 8, 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