NHTSA recall 15V390000
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Forest River Auto Plus and 5 more
Reported Jun 19, 201544 vehicles affectedForest River, Inc.Maker’s number 51-05282015-0042Built Feb 27, 2004 – Feb 27, 2004
The defect
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 remedy
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.