Recalls for your 2012 Forest River Vlite

Recalls for 2012 Forest River Vlite

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DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 2013-11-13
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.

Consequence
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.

DEFECT #2 - TIRES


Posted on: 2013-11-13
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.

Consequence
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.