Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #10V460000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V460000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 92 affected units, AXLE ASSEMBLY/WHEEL END SEPARATION, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 sandpiper and sierra trailers equipped with dexter axles. on some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.

Corrective Action

Forest river is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on january 6, 2011. owners may contact forest river's warranty department at 1-574-534-3167 or dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V460000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2010-10-08T00:00:00

Subject: Axle assembly/wheel end separation

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 92

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 sandpiper and sierra trailers equipped with dexter axles. on some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.

Consequence Summary: These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard and/or compromising the driver's control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Forest river is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on january 6, 2011. owners may contact forest river's warranty department at 1-574-534-3167 or dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-g6g2.fhpv~kdjb

NHTSA ID: 10V460000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

Created Meta: N/A

Updated At: 1742808662

Updated Meta: N/A

Meta: { }

Recall Link: