Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #08V345000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V345000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 57 affected units, TRANSVERSE BEAM/SAF HOLLAND, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Forest river is recalling 57 my 2007-2008 motor homes built on freightliner xc chassis and equipped with saf-holland rear suspensions. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.

Corrective Action

Forest river is working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. if a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031 and 08v269). owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V345000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2008-07-28T00:00:00
Subject: Transverse beam/saf holland
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 57

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river is recalling 57 my 2007-2008 motor homes built on freightliner xc chassis and equipped with saf-holland rear suspensions. in some instances the transverse beam was not properly welded which could result in a failure of the weld.
Consequence Summary: If the weld fails, vehicle stability while cornering could be affected resulting in loss of vehicle control, possibly resulting in a crash. in addition, the transverse beam could drop to the ground causing sparks that could cause a fire hazard.
Corrective Action: Forest river is working with daimler trucks and saf-holland to have a visual inspection of the adl transverse beam performed. if a weld defect is identified, saf-holland will provide a service replacement kit that contains a new transverse beam, all necessary installation hardware, beam replacement, and instructions free of charge (please see 08e031 and 08v269). owners may contact saf-holland at 1-231-773-3271, daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712, or forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-h8pu~t8j2-dj4c
NHTSA ID: 08V345000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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