NHTSA Recall 17V517000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V517000; Date: Aug. 23, 2017
The overtightened nut may cause the hub bearings to fail and the tire and rim to separate from the axle resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Forest River Flagstaff; 2018 Forest River Rockwood
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:spindle
Manufactured by: Forest River, Inc.
Affected Units:: 69
Recall Summary:
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 rockwood and flagstaff recreational trailers equipped with dexter axles. The spindle nut on the axles may not have been torqued to the proper specifications.
How to Fix:
Forest river will notify owners, and dexter axle dealers will inspect and replace any suspect bearings, hubs, and spindle nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2017. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-5164 or dexter axle at 1-574-295-7888. Forest river's number for this recall is 10c-0496.
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 31, 2017
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