2015 FOREST RIVER SALEM RECALL - #14V689000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY : HANGER/BRACKET
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV, and 2015 Wildwood 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV ice house fishing cabin trailers manufactured September 22, 2014, to October 23, 2014. The affected trailers may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 FOREST RIVER SALEM |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
9/22/2014 - 10/23/2014 |
| Recalled on |
10/31/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/31/2014 |
| # Affected |
206 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET |
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| Description |
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV, and 2015 Wildwood 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV ice house fishing cabin trailers manufactured September 22, 2014, to October 23, 2014. The affected trailers may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing. |
| Consequences |
A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River has notified the dealers that have the affected trailers quarantined. Dealers will install a spring hanger reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-102914. |
| 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 |
2015 FOREST RIVER SALEM Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2015 FOREST RIVER SALEM Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2015 FOREST RIVER SALEM Recall for EQUIPMENT
2015 FOREST RIVER SALEM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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