FOREST RIVER FREEDOM EXPRESS 2014: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
| Make : FOREST RIVER | Model : FREEDOM EXPRESS | Year : 2014 |
| Build Dates : 2013-01-01 - 2013-08-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V611000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-10-24 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-10-02 | Date Added to Database: 2017-10-03 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 220-0529 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 594 | ||
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Summary:
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2013-2014 Coachmen Freedom Express recreational trailers. The frames on these vehicles may not have had reinforcement stiffeners welded onto the exterior I-Beam in the axle area, allowing the axles to be misaligned. |
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Consequence:
Misaligned axles can affect vehicle handling, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Forest River will notify owners, and the frame manufacturer will inspect the trailer for frame reinforcements, installing them as necessary and secure the axle mountings, free of charge. The recall began on October 24, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8205, or Lippert Components customer service at 1-574-537-8900. Forest River's number for this recall is 220-0529. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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