FOREST RIVER SALEM 2019: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V386000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-06-27 | 2018-06-08 | 2018-06-13 |
Production Dates: 2018-05-03 - 2018-06-01
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 72-0753
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 152
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. These vehicles are equipped with an axle equalizer that can allow the axle to contact the chassis.
If the axle contacts the chassis, it could result in axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will replace the axle equalizer kit with a taller equalizer kit, free of charge. The recall began on June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 72-0753.
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.
