Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2016-2017 Riverstone Legacy Fifth Wheel Recreational Trailers Manufactured October 7, 2016, To October 18, 2016. The Spare Tire And Rim Combination On The Affected Vehicles May Be Incompatible With The Disk-Brake Hubs, Preventing The Rim From Mounting Flat And Flush To The Hub Face.
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
RIVERSTONE LEGACY
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V811000
Component Description
Tires:Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire
Effect Of Defect
If An Owner Installs The Spare Wheel That Was Provided With The Trailer, The Lug Nuts May Fail, Allowing The Wheel To Detach, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Forest River Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Spare Rim And Tire Assembly, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On December 20, 2016. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-574-367-3269. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 70-10312016-0263.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20161007
End Of Manufacture
20161018
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
111
Date Owners Notified
20161220
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20161108
Make Campaign Number
70-10312016-0263