2013 FOREST RIVER VLITE RECALL - #13V554000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : AXLE : NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013. When an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the bottom of the floor.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 FOREST RIVER VLITE |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
2/3/2012 - 2/4/2013 |
| Recalled on |
11/13/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/3/2014 |
| # Affected |
721 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
Forest River is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Rockwood, Windjammer, Vlite and Flagstaff travel trailers manufactured February 3, 2012, through February 4, 2013. When an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the bottom of the floor. |
| Consequences |
As a result, the tire may become damaged and possibly blow out which may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will add a lift kit between the frame and the axle mounting brackets, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River at 1-574-825-7178. |
| 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 |
2013 FOREST RIVER VLITE Recall for TIRES
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