Recalls for 2011 Forest River Work And Play

DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Posted on: 2010-07-15
Description
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 work and play travel and fifth wheels trailers manufactured from february 26, 2009 through june 14, 2010.  The egress window may stick or require more than 20 pounds of pressure to open.

Consequence
In the event of an emergency, an egress window may be difficult to open and may delay or prevent an occupant's egress, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will make the necessary repairs free of charge.  The safety recall began on july 19, 2010.  Owners may contact work and play customer service at 1-574-533-8460.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

DEFECT #2 - WHEELS

Posted on: 2010-12-27
Description
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 surveyor travel trailers, crusader fifth wheel trailers, rance aluminum cargo trailers, and work and play toy hauler trailers equipped with 15 x 6 white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern.  Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.

Consequence
There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect the wheels on the suspect vehicles and repair the trailers free of charge.  The safety recall began on january 14, 2011.  Owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .