SHASTA AIRFLYTE 2016: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V553000

Make Model Year
SHASTA AIRFLYTE 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-09-22 2015-09-02 2015-09-02

Production Dates: 2014-09-26 - 2015-08-17

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 53-08282015-0081

Component: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1736

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Forest River Inc. "Forest River" is realling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014 to August 17, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the rear exit window glass may come loose and fall out due to poor adhesion.

Consequence

If the rear window glass detaches, it could fall onto the road and be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers to verify that the windows are properly secured. Any window that fails the inspection process will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-08282015-0081.

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.