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HighNHTSA·16V221000·Announced 2016-04-18

Riverside RV Recalls 2015 White Water Retro Travel Trailers Due to Axle Defect

Riverside RV is recalling 2015 White Water Retro travel trailers because a narrow axle may cause tire failure, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle/tire failure) that increases crash risk, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Riverside RV is recalling certain model year 2015 White Water Retro travel trailers, model 176S, manufactured between September 1, 2015, and February 1, 2016. The recall addresses a defect in the rear axle assembly where the axle may be too narrow.

This defect can cause the tires to rub, leading to tire failure. Tire failure increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Riverside will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the axle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners may contact Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4578 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WHITE WATER RETRO
Brand
WHITE WATER
Manufacturer
Riverside RV
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
101

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)

  • RETRO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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