FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD 2012: TIRES

Make : FOREST RIVER Model : ROCKWOOD Year : 2012
Build Dates : 2012-02-03 - 2013-02-04
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V554000
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-02-03 Date Received by ODI: 2013-11-07 Date Added to Database: 2013-11-13
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: TIRES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 721
Summary:
      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.
Remedy:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.