SPARTAN XLR 2016: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Make : SPARTAN Model : XLR Year : 2016
Build Dates : 2012-08-28 - 2015-11-05
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V457000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-08-16 Date Received by ODI: 2016-06-22 Date Added to Database: 2016-06-22
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 45-06102016-0208
Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2224
Summary:
      Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 XLR toyhaulers manufactured August 28, 2012, to November 5, 2015. These vehicles may have an axle equalizer knurled bolt "axle shackle locating bolt" that may not be properly seated in the chassis axle hanger.
Consequence:
      If the equalizer knurled bolt is not installed properly, the bolt may not properly secure the axle, allowing it to shift and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
      Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any equalizer knurled bolts and nuts that were improperly installed, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0431. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-06102016-0208.
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.