Recall 15V359000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY Defect in 2016-2016 FOREST RIVER SHOCKWAVE
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,497 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V359000 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,497 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2016 FOREST RIVER SHOCKWAVE, 2016 FOREST RIVER STEALTH, 2016 FOREST RIVER VIBE, 2016 FOREST RIVER CHEROKEE GREY WOLF, 2016 FOREST RIVER EVO, 2016 FOREST RIVER R-POD, 2016 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD, 2016 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT MAXX, 2016 FOREST RIVER SURVEYOR, 2016 FOREST RIVER SANDSTORM, 2016 FOREST RIVER SALEM
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Defect Description
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Evo, Salem, Sandstorm, Shockwave, Stealth, Wildwood, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Wildcat Maxx, Vibe, R-Pod, and Surveyor trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Safety Consequence
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 25, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.
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