Recalls for 2016 Forest River R-pod

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

Posted on: 2015-06-09
Description
Forest river, inc.  (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 evo, salem, sandstorm, shockwave, stealth, wildwood, cherokee grey wolf, wildcat maxx, vibe, r-pod, and surveyor trailers.  In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

Consequence
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge.  The recall began on june 25, 2015.  Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-909-873-3777.  Forest river's number for this recall is 51-05142015-0037.

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.