2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT RECALL - #18V366000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY : U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Rockport, Elkhart Coach ECE4 and Glaval Bus Commute, and 2018-2019 Starcraft Bus Allstar, Allstar MVP, Senator II and Senator II MVP transit buses. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
3/23/2018 - 4/27/2018 |
| Recalled on |
6/6/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/27/2018 |
| # Affected |
144 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:U-BOLT, LEAF SPRING TO AXLE |
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| Description |
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Rockport, Elkhart Coach ECE4 and Glaval Bus Commute, and 2018-2019 Starcraft Bus Allstar, Allstar MVP, Senator II and Senator II MVP transit buses. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened. |
| Consequences |
The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the U-bolt, replacing or tightening the U-bolt as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Rockport customer service at 1-888-711-1600, Glaval customer service at 1-800-445-2825, Starcraft customer service at 1-800-348-7440, and Elkhart customer service at 1-866- 478-7652. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0752. |
| 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 ROCKPORT Recall for EQUIPMENT
2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2018 FOREST RIVER ROCKPORT Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY, ROOF AND PILLARS
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