NHTSA recall 06V229000
Power train › Axle hubs
Forest River Lexington
Reported Jun 16, 2006697 vehicles affectedFOREST RIVER, INC.
The defect
On certain trailers, the wheel stud can fail and separates at the base of the thread. this reduces clamp force on the wheel.
The risk
The studs snap off and the wheel and tire are no longer secured to the hub. the wheel may separate from the trailer causing it to be a projectile on the highway increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the hubs with new studs free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule. owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.