Recall 15V553000: 2016 Shasta Airflyte
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 2, 2015
- Vehicles affected
- 1,736
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is realling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014 to August 17, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the rear exit window glass may come loose and fall out due to poor adhesion.
The risk
If the rear window glass detaches, it could fall onto the road and be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers to verify that the windows are properly secured. Any window that fails the inspection process will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-08282015-0081.
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 Shasta Airflyte
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V553000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 53-08282015-0081
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Sep 22, 2015
- Components
- Visibility:glass, side/rear (Visibility & Wipers)
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