Recall 10V-648: 2011 Forest River Crusader, 2011 Forest River Rance and 2 more

FOREST RIVER, INC. recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Dec 20, 2010, covering about 53 vehicles.

NHTSA number
10V-648
Report date
Dec 20, 2010
Vehicles affected
53
Owners notified
Jan 14, 2011

The problem

Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 surveyor travel trailers, crusader fifth wheel trailers, rance aluminum cargo trailers, and work and play toy hauler trailers equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.

The risk

There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the wheels on the suspect vehicles and repair the trailers free of charge. The safety recall began on january 14, 2011. Owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.

Notes

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Recall details

ManufacturerFOREST RIVER, INC.
ComponentWheels
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number10V648000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Forest River Crusader2011All years
Forest River Rance2011All years
Forest River Surveyor2011All years
Forest River Work and Play2011All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 10V-648?

Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 surveyor travel trailers, crusader fifth wheel trailers, rance aluminum cargo trailers, and work and play toy hauler trailers equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.

How is recall 10V-648 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the wheels on the suspect vehicles and repair the trailers free of charge. The safety recall began on january 14, 2011. Owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.