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NHTSARecalled Jun 22, 2016 · #16V457000

Improperly Seated Bolt

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 XLR toyhaulers manufactured August 28, 2012, to November 5, 2015. These vehicles may have an axle equalizer knurled bolt (axle shackle locating bolt) that may not be properly seated in the chassis axle hanger. If the equalizer knurled bolt is not installed properly, the bolt may not properly secure the axle, allowing it to shift and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Improperly Seated Bolt
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Model numbers
2016 XLR
UPCs

What you should do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any equalizer knurled bolts and nuts that were improperly installed, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0431. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-06102016-0208.

View the official CPSC notice