2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD RECALL - #17V517000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : AXLE : SPINDLE
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
8/4/2017 - 8/15/2017 |
| Recalled on |
8/23/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/31/2017 |
| # Affected |
69 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, WHEEL BEARING
2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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