NHTSA Recall 16V457000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V457000; Date: Jun. 22, 2016
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Forest River XLR; 2014 Forest River XLR; 2015 Forest River XLR; 2016 Forest River XLR
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 2,224
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 16, 2016
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