Forest River recall: Suspension
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013 XLR and Vengeance, 2010 Sandpiper, 2004 Auto Plus, 2008 Cargo Mate and 2015-2016 Hydra-Lift trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
What could happen
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05282015-0042.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Auto Plus 2004
- Forest River Cargo Mate 2008
- Forest River Hydra-Lift 2015–2016
- Forest River Sandpiper 2010
- Forest River Vengeance 2013
- Forest River Xlr 2013
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V390000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 19, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jul 8, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 44
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 17, 2009 to Sep 17, 2009
- Part
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 51-05282015-0042
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Forest River recall: Equipment Jul 23, 2026
- Coachmen / Forest River recall: Structure Apr 14, 2025
- Forest River recall: Service brakes Aug 7, 2023
- Coachmen / East To West / Forest River and more recall: Equipment Jul 29, 2022
- East To West / Forest River / Prime Time recall: Equipment Jul 8, 2022
- Forest River recall: Equipment May 24, 2021
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.