FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD 2013: TIRES

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V554000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-02-03 2013-11-07 2013-11-13

Production Dates: 2012-02-03 - 2013-02-04

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Component: TIRES

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 721

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.