Forest River East To West (2019) – 18V628000

Defect Description For Recall

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain 2019 Forest River East To West Travel Trailers, Model 27Kns. Incorrect Axle Shackles May Have Been Installed On These Vehicles, Allowing The Tires To Contact The Floor Or Wheel Well While Moving.

Make Of Vehicle

FOREST RIVER

Model Of Vehicle

EAST TO WEST

Year

2019

Recall Campaign Number

18V628000

Component Description

Suspension:Rear:Axle:Non-Powered Axle Assembly

Effect Of Defect

If The Tires Contact A Part Of The Trailer, They May Be Damaged And Fail, Causing A Loss Of Vehicle Control And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Forest River Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A Taller Equalizer To The Suspension To Add Length To The Shackle, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began October 10, 2018. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-574-264-6664 Extension 50008. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 500-0856.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

20180203

End Of Manufacture

20180828

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

20

Date Owners Notified

20181010

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Date Report Received

20180913

Make Campaign Number

500-0856

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard