2016 FOREST RIVER XLR RECALL - #16V457000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : REAR : AXLE : NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 XLR toyhaulers manufactured August 28, 2012, to November 5, 2015. These vehicles may have an axle equalizer knurled bolt (axle shackle locating bolt) that may not be properly seated in the chassis axle hanger.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 FOREST RIVER XLR |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
8/28/2012 - 11/5/2015 |
| Recalled on |
6/22/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/16/2016 |
| # Affected |
2,224 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 XLR toyhaulers manufactured August 28, 2012, to November 5, 2015. These vehicles may have an axle equalizer knurled bolt (axle shackle locating bolt) that may not be properly seated in the chassis axle hanger. |
| Consequences |
If the equalizer knurled bolt is not installed properly, the bolt may not properly secure the axle, allowing it to shift and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any equalizer knurled bolts and nuts that were improperly installed, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0431. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-06102016-0208. |
| 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 |
2016 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2016 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS, WATER HEATER
2016 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2016 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2016 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for EQUIPMENT
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