2011 Forest River Sandpiper and Forest River Sierra recall: axle assembly
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 8, 2010. It covers about 92 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 92
- reported
- Oct 8, 2010
- owners notified
- Jan 6, 2011
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 sandpiper and sierra trailers equipped with dexter axles. On some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.
- Risk
- These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard and/or compromising the driver's control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Forest river is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. Replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 6, 2011. Owners may contact forest river's warranty department at 1‑574‑534‑3167 or dexter axle at 1‑800‑400‑2164.
Recall number 10V460000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 10V460000
Is there a recall on the 2011 Forest River Sandpiper and Forest River Sierra axle assembly?
Yes. Recall 10V460000, reported on October 8, 2010, covers about 92 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 10V460000?
Forest river is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. Replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 6, 2011. Owners may contact forest river's warranty department at 1‑574‑534‑3167 or dexter axle at 1‑800‑400‑2164.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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