ON CERTAIN TRAVEL TRAILERS THAT USE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE LUG BOLTS AND WHEELS CAN COME OFF.
Safety risk
LOSS OF THE LUG NUT COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO COME OFF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
FOREST RIVER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED A REMEDY FOR THIS RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER AT 1-574-389-4600.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Tires
5
2,500 mi
Unknown or other
3
5,000 mi
Structure
2
2,400 mi
Structure: frame and members
2
1,600 mi
Suspension
2
5,000 mi
Suspension: multiple axle
2
—
Equipment
1
—
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer
1
—
Structure: body
1
5,000 mi
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields
1
—
Suspension: multiple axle: torque arm
1
10,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket
1
—
Trailer hitches: fifth wheel assembly
1
—
Wheels
1
10,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
1
5,000 mi
The 2004 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 2006 model has 4 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.