Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V457000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V457000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2016 xlr toyhaulers manufactured august 28, 2012, to november 5, 2015 Includes 2,224 affected units, Improperly Seated Bolt, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2016 xlr toyhaulers manufactured august 28, 2012, to november 5, 2015

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 xlr toyhaulers manufactured august 28, 2012, to november 5, 2015. these vehicles may have an axle equalizer knurled bolt (axle shackle locating bolt) that may not be properly seated in the chassis axle hanger.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace any equalizer knurled bolts and nuts that were improperly installed, free of charge. the recall began on august 16, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0431. forest river's number for this recall is 45-06102016-0208.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V457000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2016-06-22T00:00:00

Subject: Improperly seated bolt

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 2,224

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 45-06102016-0208

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 xlr toyhaulers manufactured august 28, 2012, to november 5, 2015. these vehicles may have an axle equalizer knurled bolt (axle shackle locating bolt) that may not be properly seated in the chassis axle hanger.

Consequence Summary: If the equalizer knurled bolt is not installed properly, the bolt may not properly secure the axle, allowing it to shift and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace any equalizer knurled bolts and nuts that were improperly installed, free of charge. the recall began on august 16, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0431. forest river's number for this recall is 45-06102016-0208.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 26.53

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NHTSA ID: 16V457000

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