NHTSA recall 18V386000
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Forest River Salem and 1 more
Reported Jun 8, 2018152 vehicles affectedForest River, Inc.Maker’s number 72-0753Built May 3, 2018 – Jun 1, 2018
The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. These vehicles are equipped with an axle equalizer that can allow the axle to contact the chassis.
The risk
If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle equalizer kit with a taller equalizer kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-0753.