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SevereNHTSA·18V628000·Announced 2018-09-13

Forest River Recalls 2019 East to West Travel Trailers Due to Axle Issue

Forest River is recalling 2019 East to West travel trailers because incorrect axle shackles may allow tires to contact the wheel well, risking tire failure and loss of control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (incorrect axle shackles) that can lead to tire failure, loss of vehicle control, and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Forest River East to West travel trailers, model 27KNS. The recall addresses a defect where incorrect axle shackles may have been installed on these vehicles. This installation error allows the tires to contact the floor or wheel well while the vehicle is moving.

If the tires contact a part of the trailer, they may be damaged and fail. This failure can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on October 10, 2018.

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a taller equalizer to the suspension to add length to the shackle, free of charge. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-264-6664 extension 50008. Forest River's number for this recall is 500-0856. 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.

The recalled product

Product
FOREST RIVER EAST TO WEST
Brand
FOREST RIVER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Travel Trailer
Hazard
Affected units
20

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)

  • EAST TO WEST

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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