Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V292000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V292000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2014 xlr hyperlite toyhaulers Includes 487 affected units, Improperly Seated Bolt in Axle Hanger, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2014 xlr hyperlite toyhaulers

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2014 xlr hyperlite toyhaulers. these vehicles 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 june 7, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0431. forest river's number for this recall is 45-03202017-0355.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V292000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-05-02T00:00:00
Subject: Improperly seated bolt in axle hanger
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 487

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 45-03202017-0355
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2014 xlr hyperlite toyhaulers. these vehicles 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 june 7, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0431. forest river's number for this recall is 45-03202017-0355.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 20.94

Metadata

SID: row-2449.45pt.4t96
NHTSA ID: 17V292000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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