NHTSA Campaign 16V762000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Issued by Forest River, Inc. · Reported Oct 20, 2016 · 8 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Cedar Creek recreational trailers manufactured September 8, 2016, to September 19, 2016. The axles installed on these vehicles were incorrectly identified as having a 7,000 pound capacity when they were only rated and designed to carry up to 6,000 pounds.

Consequence

The owner of a vehicle with the incorrect axles could unknowingly overload the vehicle, possibly resulting in a loss of control or reduced braking distance, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

All affected vehicles have been captured at the dealer level and are being repaired prior to sale. Therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. Dealers will replace the axles that are rated for a 7,000lb capacity. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-593-4000 extension 20209. Forest River's number for this recall is 20-10112016-0255.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FOREST RIVER CEDAR CREEK 2017 8

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V762000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.