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Recall 15V-231: 2016 Amera-Lite Wattx, 2016 Ameralite Attx and 22 more

Forest River, Inc. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Apr 20, 2015, covering about 691 vehicles.

NHTSA number
15V-231
Report date
Apr 20, 2015
Vehicles affected
691
Owners notified
Jun 16, 2015

The problem

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

The risk

If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.

Notes

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerForest River, Inc.
ComponentSuspension › Rear › Axle › Non-Powered Axle Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number15V231000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Amera-Lite Wattx2016All years
Ameralite Attx2016All years
Cargo Mate Blazer2016All years
Cargo Mate E Series2016All years
Cargo Mate E Series Wedge2016All years
Cargo Mate Eliminator2016All years
Cargo Mate Qualifier2016All years
Coachmen Catalina2016All years
Coachmen Freedom Express2016All years
Continental Cargo Auto Master2016All years
Continental Cargo Elite Series2016All years
Continental Cargo Tailwind2016All years
Continental Cargo Value Hauler2016All years
Forest River Cherokee2016All years
Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf2016All years
Forest River Cherokee Wolf PUP2016All years
Forest River Salem2016All years
Forest River Vengeance2016All years
Forest River Wildwood2016All years
Palomino Puma2016All years
US Cargo Patriot X2016All years
US Cargo Phantom2016All years
US Cargo Trail & Sport2016All years
US Cargo Trail Master2016All 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 15V-231?

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.

How is recall 15V-231 fixed?

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.

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.