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Forest River recall: Suspension

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
14V689000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Forest River, Inc.
Reported to NHTSA
Oct 31, 2014
Owners notified
Oct 31, 2014
Vehicles or items affected
206
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Sep 22, 2014 to Oct 23, 2014
Part
Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket
Maker's own recall number
6-102914

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.

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