FOREST RIVER SALEM 2015: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V689000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-10-31 | 2014-10-31 | 2014-10-31 |
Production Dates: 2014-09-22 - 2014-10-23
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 6-102914
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER/BRACKET
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 206
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV, and 2015 Wildwood 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV ice house fishing cabin trailers manufactured September 22, 2014, to October 23, 2014. The affected trailers may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.
A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River has notified the dealers that have the affected trailers quarantined. Dealers will install a spring hanger reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-102914.
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.
