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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·11V017000·Announced 2011-01-14

Forest River Recalls 2010-2011 Salem Travel Trailers for Suspension Defect

Forest River is recalling 2010-2011 Salem travel trailers because a leaf spring may rotate and cause a tire blowout.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states the defect can result in 'personal injury or death' and involves a structural vehicle defect (suspension failure leading to loss of control), which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 Salem travel trailers manufactured between September 25, 2009, and January 13, 2011. The recall involves the front leaf spring assembly.

The bottom leaf on the leaf springs may rotate out of position and make contact with the tire. This condition can cause the tire to blow out without warning, leading to a loss of vehicle control, property damage, personal injury, or death.

Dealers will perform a free repair by placing two square bend "U" bolts with washers and nuts, along with a retaining plate, to restrain the lower spring leaf. The safety recall began on February 3, 2011. Owners may contact Forest River at 574-389-4600 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER SALEM
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
115

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • SALEM

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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