Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #12V543000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V543000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model 2011 and 2012 trailers manufactured from august 11, 2011, through april 11, 2012, equipped with carlisle toy hauler series trailer wheels Includes 2,200 affected units, Improperly Machined Wheels, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model 2011 and 2012 trailers manufactured from august 11, 2011, through april 11, 2012, equipped with carlisle toy hauler series trailer wheels

Defect Summary

Forest river is recalling certain model 2011 and 2012 trailers manufactured from august 11, 2011, through april 11, 2012, equipped with carlisle toy hauler series trailer wheels. these wheels were manufactured with machine dimensions for the application of a center cap and the application of steel lug inserts that were not controlled to the required specifications. as a result, the wheel may not be tightened to the proper torque during the mounting process.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. the recall began on january 10, 2013. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-389-4600.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V543000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2012-11-23T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly machined wheels
Component: Wheels
Potentially Affected Units: 2,200

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river is recalling certain model 2011 and 2012 trailers manufactured from august 11, 2011, through april 11, 2012, equipped with carlisle toy hauler series trailer wheels. these wheels were manufactured with machine dimensions for the application of a center cap and the application of steel lug inserts that were not controlled to the required specifications. as a result, the wheel may not be tightened to the proper torque during the mounting process.
Consequence Summary: If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, the wheels could loosen, leading to wheel separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. a detached wheel also becomes a road hazard.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. the recall began on january 10, 2013. owners may contact 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-aihz_8d3a_ny7v
NHTSA ID: 12V543000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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