Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
9 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Rockwood and Flagstaff travel trailers. The slide room arm may contact and damage the passenger side rear tire.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 10-0588
Recall Date: Oct 26, 2017
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood travel trailers, models RLF8301WS and RLF8301WS-W. The affected vehicles have a Federal Placard with an incorrect ninth place check digit printed on the VIN label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 10C-07142017-0480
Recall Date: Jul 14, 2017
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard may indicate an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 2,200 lbs when the correct GAWR actually is 3,000 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 10-04042017-0366
Recall Date: Apr 7, 2017
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Flagstaff and Rockwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placard on these vehicles indicates a capacity of 5,000 lbs for each axle, however, each axle actually has a capacity of 4,000 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 10C-03082017-0341
Recall Date: Mar 14, 2017
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff recreational trailers. The slide room mounting bracket on these vehicles may contact the driver side front tire, potentially damaging it and causing tire deflation.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 10-02152017-0328
Recall Date: Mar 1, 2017
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Flagstaff and Rockwood trailers equipped with two air conditioners. There is may be excess slack in the wiring harness used in the air conditioner that contains a heating element.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 10-10062016-0254
Recall Date: Oct 12, 2016
Forest River, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Rockwood and Flagstaff trailers manufactured July 8, 2016, to July 11, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with a Federal Placard that incorrectly indicates that the ST225/75R15D tires have a recommended pressure of 50 PSI. These tires should be maintained at 65PSI. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 10-07192016-0230
Recall Date: Jul 22, 2016
Consumer Complaints
10 ComplaintsForest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
TIRES
Potential Consequences:
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Rockwood RV equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the front and rear driver's side tires experienced blowouts. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The tires were replaced with a spare tire and a replacement tire. The tires were original tires. Additionally, the contact stated while driving to the residence, the rear passenger's side tire experienced a blowout. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and noticed that the front passenger's side tire was also damaged. The contact's husband was in the process of purchasing two replacement tires from the tire shop. The front and rear passenger's side tires were not replaced. The tires were original tires. The manufacturer was not contacted. The RV failure mileage was approximately 2,500. The tires failure mileage was approximately 2,500.
Corrective Action:
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Rockwood RV equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the front and rear driver's side tires experienced blowouts. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The tires were replaced with a spare tire and a replacement tire. The tires were original tires. Additionally, the contact stated while driving to the residence, the rear passenger's side tire experienced a blowout. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and noticed that the front passenger's side tire was also damaged. The contact's husband was in the process of purchasing two replacement tires from the tire shop. The front and rear passenger's side tires were not replaced. The tires were original tires. The manufacturer was not contacted. The RV failure mileage was approximately 2,500. The tires failure mileage was approximately 2,500.
Additional Notes:
The contact owns a 2017 Forest River Rockwood RV equipped with Castle Rock Tires, Tire Line: Radial ST226, Tire Size: 225/75/R15, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated while driving 55-60 MPH, the front and rear driver's side tires experienced blowouts. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The tires were replaced with a spare tire and a replacement tire. The tires were original tires. Additionally, the contact stated while driving to the residence, the rear passenger's side tire experienced a blowout. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road and noticed that the front passenger's side tire was also damaged. The contact's husband was in the process of purchasing two replacement tires from the tire shop. The front and rear passenger's side tires were not replaced. The tires were original tires. The manufacturer was not contacted. The RV failure mileage was approximately 2,500. The tires failure mileage was approximately 2,500.
Mfg Campaign: 11591024
Recall Date: May 28, 2024
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
All four locations on my vehicle have FAILED Maryland State Inspection because the weld point between the axle and the mounting bracket have BROKEN. There is no justification for Dexter Axle to sell products with such potentially serious manufacturing defects.
Corrective Action:
All four locations on my vehicle have FAILED Maryland State Inspection because the weld point between the axle and the mounting bracket have BROKEN. There is no justification for Dexter Axle to sell products with such potentially serious manufacturing defects.
Additional Notes:
All four locations on my vehicle have FAILED Maryland State Inspection because the weld point between the axle and the mounting bracket have BROKEN. There is no justification for Dexter Axle to sell products with such potentially serious manufacturing defects.
Mfg Campaign: 11523610
Recall Date: May 24, 2023
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Potential Consequences:
Despite never being used, and always stored with a tire cover and proper inflation, this ~4 year old spare tire spontaneously developed a tread bulge. The bulge decreased in size, but still remained visible, after deflation and removal from the wheel. An air bubble exists between the inner liner and the casing.
Corrective Action:
Despite never being used, and always stored with a tire cover and proper inflation, this ~4 year old spare tire spontaneously developed a tread bulge. The bulge decreased in size, but still remained visible, after deflation and removal from the wheel. An air bubble exists between the inner liner and the casing.
Additional Notes:
Despite never being used, and always stored with a tire cover and proper inflation, this ~4 year old spare tire spontaneously developed a tread bulge. The bulge decreased in size, but still remained visible, after deflation and removal from the wheel. An air bubble exists between the inner liner and the casing.
Mfg Campaign: 11423608
Recall Date: Jul 6, 2021
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER METAL BRACKETS WERE BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE WATER TANK MAY FALL OFF THE TRAILER. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. A FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED. *DT*DT *TR
Corrective Action:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER METAL BRACKETS WERE BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE WATER TANK MAY FALL OFF THE TRAILER. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. A FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED. *DT*DT *TR
Additional Notes:
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 FOREST RIVER ROCKWOOD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER METAL BRACKETS WERE BENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED AS OF YET. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE WATER TANK MAY FALL OFF THE TRAILER. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. A FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED. *DT*DT *TR
Mfg Campaign: 11361770
Recall Date: Sep 29, 2020
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
NHTSA RECALL 17V129 THE SLIDE ROOM MOUNTING BRACKET DOES NOT MEET THE TOLERANCE OF 3 1/2 INCH MINIMAL DIMENSION AWAY FROM THE TREAD OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE. FOREST RIVER HAD SENT A REPLACEMENT BRACKET WHICH HAS BEEN INSTALLED BY ORCHARD TRAILERS IN WHATELY, MA WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE MINIMAL TOLERANCE. WE ARE UNABLE TO GET THIS RECALL RESOLVED AS OF 11/30/18 ( THE ORIGINAL RECALL NOTICE WAS DATED 02/24/2017). WE PURCHASED THIS TRAILER ON 04/15/2017, UNAWARE THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL IN EFFECT AT THE TIME WHICH HAD NOT BEEN ADDRESSED.*DT *AS
Corrective Action:
NHTSA RECALL 17V129 THE SLIDE ROOM MOUNTING BRACKET DOES NOT MEET THE TOLERANCE OF 3 1/2 INCH MINIMAL DIMENSION AWAY FROM THE TREAD OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE. FOREST RIVER HAD SENT A REPLACEMENT BRACKET WHICH HAS BEEN INSTALLED BY ORCHARD TRAILERS IN WHATELY, MA WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE MINIMAL TOLERANCE. WE ARE UNABLE TO GET THIS RECALL RESOLVED AS OF 11/30/18 ( THE ORIGINAL RECALL NOTICE WAS DATED 02/24/2017). WE PURCHASED THIS TRAILER ON 04/15/2017, UNAWARE THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL IN EFFECT AT THE TIME WHICH HAD NOT BEEN ADDRESSED.*DT *AS
Additional Notes:
NHTSA RECALL 17V129 THE SLIDE ROOM MOUNTING BRACKET DOES NOT MEET THE TOLERANCE OF 3 1/2 INCH MINIMAL DIMENSION AWAY FROM THE TREAD OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT TIRE. FOREST RIVER HAD SENT A REPLACEMENT BRACKET WHICH HAS BEEN INSTALLED BY ORCHARD TRAILERS IN WHATELY, MA WHICH DOES NOT MEET THE MINIMAL TOLERANCE. WE ARE UNABLE TO GET THIS RECALL RESOLVED AS OF 11/30/18 ( THE ORIGINAL RECALL NOTICE WAS DATED 02/24/2017). WE PURCHASED THIS TRAILER ON 04/15/2017, UNAWARE THAT THERE WAS A SAFETY RECALL IN EFFECT AT THE TIME WHICH HAD NOT BEEN ADDRESSED.*DT *AS
Mfg Campaign: 11155241
Recall Date: Nov 30, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
WHILE TRAVELING HOME FROM CAMPING ON I-4, THE LEFT REAR TRAILER TIRE BLEW. AFTER SAFELY GETTING TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, I DISCOVERED THE RIGHT SIDE TIRE WAS ALSO BLOWN ON THE SAME AXLE. I HAD TO PUT TWO NEW TIRES ON MY CAMPER. WHILE DRIVING TO THE TIRE STORE TO REPLACE THE FRONT TWO TIRES, A THIRD TIRE ON THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE BLEW. THE TIRES IN QUESTION ARE CASTLE ROCK ( MADE IN CHINA ) ST225/75R15 LOAD RANGE D-DOT JULT IMT 0216. I HAD EXACTLY 65 PSI IN THOSE TIRES PRIOR TO GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Corrective Action:
WHILE TRAVELING HOME FROM CAMPING ON I-4, THE LEFT REAR TRAILER TIRE BLEW. AFTER SAFELY GETTING TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, I DISCOVERED THE RIGHT SIDE TIRE WAS ALSO BLOWN ON THE SAME AXLE. I HAD TO PUT TWO NEW TIRES ON MY CAMPER. WHILE DRIVING TO THE TIRE STORE TO REPLACE THE FRONT TWO TIRES, A THIRD TIRE ON THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE BLEW. THE TIRES IN QUESTION ARE CASTLE ROCK ( MADE IN CHINA ) ST225/75R15 LOAD RANGE D-DOT JULT IMT 0216. I HAD EXACTLY 65 PSI IN THOSE TIRES PRIOR TO GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Additional Notes:
WHILE TRAVELING HOME FROM CAMPING ON I-4, THE LEFT REAR TRAILER TIRE BLEW. AFTER SAFELY GETTING TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY, I DISCOVERED THE RIGHT SIDE TIRE WAS ALSO BLOWN ON THE SAME AXLE. I HAD TO PUT TWO NEW TIRES ON MY CAMPER. WHILE DRIVING TO THE TIRE STORE TO REPLACE THE FRONT TWO TIRES, A THIRD TIRE ON THE RIGHT FRONT AXLE BLEW. THE TIRES IN QUESTION ARE CASTLE ROCK ( MADE IN CHINA ) ST225/75R15 LOAD RANGE D-DOT JULT IMT 0216. I HAD EXACTLY 65 PSI IN THOSE TIRES PRIOR TO GETTING ON THE HIGHWAY.
Mfg Campaign: 11121244
Recall Date: Aug 21, 2018
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
STRUCTURE:BODY
Potential Consequences:
SLIDE OUT MECHANISM IN RIGHT REAR WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE IS INSTALLED/BUILT/DESIGNED SO THAT PART OF IT'S MECHANISM MADE OF 1/4" STEEL STICKS INTO THE TIRE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAS CUT INTO THE TIRE AS SEEN IN PHOTOS (ATTACHED) THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY DESTROYED HOWEVER IT CONTINUALLY BEING CUT/DAMAGED BY THIS METAL. THIS TRAVEL TRAILER CANNOT BE USED UNDER IT CURRENT CONDITION DUE TO POTENTIAL DANGER INVOLVED, NOT TO MENTION RUINING AN OTHERWISE NEW TIRE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS. I BELIEVE, HAD I NOT NOTICED THIS, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE UNDER USE COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
SLIDE OUT MECHANISM IN RIGHT REAR WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE IS INSTALLED/BUILT/DESIGNED SO THAT PART OF IT'S MECHANISM MADE OF 1/4" STEEL STICKS INTO THE TIRE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAS CUT INTO THE TIRE AS SEEN IN PHOTOS (ATTACHED) THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY DESTROYED HOWEVER IT CONTINUALLY BEING CUT/DAMAGED BY THIS METAL. THIS TRAVEL TRAILER CANNOT BE USED UNDER IT CURRENT CONDITION DUE TO POTENTIAL DANGER INVOLVED, NOT TO MENTION RUINING AN OTHERWISE NEW TIRE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS. I BELIEVE, HAD I NOT NOTICED THIS, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE UNDER USE COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Additional Notes:
SLIDE OUT MECHANISM IN RIGHT REAR WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE IS INSTALLED/BUILT/DESIGNED SO THAT PART OF IT'S MECHANISM MADE OF 1/4" STEEL STICKS INTO THE TIRE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAS CUT INTO THE TIRE AS SEEN IN PHOTOS (ATTACHED) THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY DESTROYED HOWEVER IT CONTINUALLY BEING CUT/DAMAGED BY THIS METAL. THIS TRAVEL TRAILER CANNOT BE USED UNDER IT CURRENT CONDITION DUE TO POTENTIAL DANGER INVOLVED, NOT TO MENTION RUINING AN OTHERWISE NEW TIRE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS. I BELIEVE, HAD I NOT NOTICED THIS, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE UNDER USE COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Mfg Campaign: 11033483
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2017
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
SLIDE OUT MECHANISM IN RIGHT REAR WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE IS INSTALLED/BUILT/DESIGNED SO THAT PART OF IT'S MECHANISM MADE OF 1/4" STEEL STICKS INTO THE TIRE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAS CUT INTO THE TIRE AS SEEN IN PHOTOS (ATTACHED) THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY DESTROYED HOWEVER IT CONTINUALLY BEING CUT/DAMAGED BY THIS METAL. THIS TRAVEL TRAILER CANNOT BE USED UNDER IT CURRENT CONDITION DUE TO POTENTIAL DANGER INVOLVED, NOT TO MENTION RUINING AN OTHERWISE NEW TIRE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS. I BELIEVE, HAD I NOT NOTICED THIS, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE UNDER USE COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
SLIDE OUT MECHANISM IN RIGHT REAR WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE IS INSTALLED/BUILT/DESIGNED SO THAT PART OF IT'S MECHANISM MADE OF 1/4" STEEL STICKS INTO THE TIRE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAS CUT INTO THE TIRE AS SEEN IN PHOTOS (ATTACHED) THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY DESTROYED HOWEVER IT CONTINUALLY BEING CUT/DAMAGED BY THIS METAL. THIS TRAVEL TRAILER CANNOT BE USED UNDER IT CURRENT CONDITION DUE TO POTENTIAL DANGER INVOLVED, NOT TO MENTION RUINING AN OTHERWISE NEW TIRE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS. I BELIEVE, HAD I NOT NOTICED THIS, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE UNDER USE COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Additional Notes:
SLIDE OUT MECHANISM IN RIGHT REAR WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE IS INSTALLED/BUILT/DESIGNED SO THAT PART OF IT'S MECHANISM MADE OF 1/4" STEEL STICKS INTO THE TIRE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAS CUT INTO THE TIRE AS SEEN IN PHOTOS (ATTACHED) THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY DESTROYED HOWEVER IT CONTINUALLY BEING CUT/DAMAGED BY THIS METAL. THIS TRAVEL TRAILER CANNOT BE USED UNDER IT CURRENT CONDITION DUE TO POTENTIAL DANGER INVOLVED, NOT TO MENTION RUINING AN OTHERWISE NEW TIRE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS. I BELIEVE, HAD I NOT NOTICED THIS, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE UNDER USE COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Mfg Campaign: 11033483
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2017
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
SLIDE OUT MECHANISM IN RIGHT REAR WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE IS INSTALLED/BUILT/DESIGNED SO THAT PART OF IT'S MECHANISM MADE OF 1/4" STEEL STICKS INTO THE TIRE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAS CUT INTO THE TIRE AS SEEN IN PHOTOS (ATTACHED) THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY DESTROYED HOWEVER IT CONTINUALLY BEING CUT/DAMAGED BY THIS METAL. THIS TRAVEL TRAILER CANNOT BE USED UNDER IT CURRENT CONDITION DUE TO POTENTIAL DANGER INVOLVED, NOT TO MENTION RUINING AN OTHERWISE NEW TIRE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS. I BELIEVE, HAD I NOT NOTICED THIS, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE UNDER USE COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Action:
SLIDE OUT MECHANISM IN RIGHT REAR WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE IS INSTALLED/BUILT/DESIGNED SO THAT PART OF IT'S MECHANISM MADE OF 1/4" STEEL STICKS INTO THE TIRE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAS CUT INTO THE TIRE AS SEEN IN PHOTOS (ATTACHED) THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY DESTROYED HOWEVER IT CONTINUALLY BEING CUT/DAMAGED BY THIS METAL. THIS TRAVEL TRAILER CANNOT BE USED UNDER IT CURRENT CONDITION DUE TO POTENTIAL DANGER INVOLVED, NOT TO MENTION RUINING AN OTHERWISE NEW TIRE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS. I BELIEVE, HAD I NOT NOTICED THIS, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE UNDER USE COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Additional Notes:
SLIDE OUT MECHANISM IN RIGHT REAR WHEEL PASSENGER SIDE IS INSTALLED/BUILT/DESIGNED SO THAT PART OF IT'S MECHANISM MADE OF 1/4" STEEL STICKS INTO THE TIRE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAS CUT INTO THE TIRE AS SEEN IN PHOTOS (ATTACHED) THE TIRE HAS NOT BEEN COMPLETELY DESTROYED HOWEVER IT CONTINUALLY BEING CUT/DAMAGED BY THIS METAL. THIS TRAVEL TRAILER CANNOT BE USED UNDER IT CURRENT CONDITION DUE TO POTENTIAL DANGER INVOLVED, NOT TO MENTION RUINING AN OTHERWISE NEW TIRE. I HAVE CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS. I BELIEVE, HAD I NOT NOTICED THIS, CATASTROPHIC FAILURE UNDER USE COULD CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY.
Mfg Campaign: 11033483
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2017
Forest River, Inc.
Defect Description:
SERVICE BRAKES
Potential Consequences:
A SPRING IN THE DEXTER ELECTRIC BRAKE ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE COMPONENTS TO FALL INTO THE BRAKE DRUM WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THIS LED TO BRAKE FAILURE, COMPONENT DESTRUCTION, AND OVERHEATING OF THE WHEEL. BECAUSE THIS HAPPENED ON A TRAILER, WE DIDN'T REALIZE WHAT HAPPENED UNTIL WE REACHED OUR DESTINATION. WE HAD PUT APPROXIMATELY 1,000 MILES ON THIS NEW VEHICLE WHEN IT HAPPENED. (THERE ARE MANY SIMILAR REPORTS ON VARIOUS RV OWNER INTERNET DISCUSSION GROUPS.)
Corrective Action:
A SPRING IN THE DEXTER ELECTRIC BRAKE ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE COMPONENTS TO FALL INTO THE BRAKE DRUM WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THIS LED TO BRAKE FAILURE, COMPONENT DESTRUCTION, AND OVERHEATING OF THE WHEEL. BECAUSE THIS HAPPENED ON A TRAILER, WE DIDN'T REALIZE WHAT HAPPENED UNTIL WE REACHED OUR DESTINATION. WE HAD PUT APPROXIMATELY 1,000 MILES ON THIS NEW VEHICLE WHEN IT HAPPENED. (THERE ARE MANY SIMILAR REPORTS ON VARIOUS RV OWNER INTERNET DISCUSSION GROUPS.)
Additional Notes:
A SPRING IN THE DEXTER ELECTRIC BRAKE ASSEMBLY FAILED, CAUSING BRAKE COMPONENTS TO FALL INTO THE BRAKE DRUM WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. THIS LED TO BRAKE FAILURE, COMPONENT DESTRUCTION, AND OVERHEATING OF THE WHEEL. BECAUSE THIS HAPPENED ON A TRAILER, WE DIDN'T REALIZE WHAT HAPPENED UNTIL WE REACHED OUR DESTINATION. WE HAD PUT APPROXIMATELY 1,000 MILES ON THIS NEW VEHICLE WHEN IT HAPPENED. (THERE ARE MANY SIMILAR REPORTS ON VARIOUS RV OWNER INTERNET DISCUSSION GROUPS.)
Mfg Campaign: 11030693
Recall Date: Oct 1, 2017
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