2010-2011 Forest River Salem recall: leaf spring assembly
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 14, 2011. It covers about 115 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 115
- reported
- Jan 14, 2011
- owners notified
- Feb 3, 2011
- related complaints
- 1
Suspension: front: springs: leaf spring assembly
- What is wrong
- Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 salem travel trailers manufactured from september 25, 2009, through january 13, 2011. The bottom leaf on the leaf springs may rotate out of position and make contact with the tire.
- Risk
- This will cause the tire to blow out without warning and a loss of control of the vehicle resulting in property damage and/or personal injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will place two square bend "u" bolts with washers and nuts and retaining plate that will be centered on the spring center bolt to restrain the lower spring leaf. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 3, 2011. Owners may contact forest river at 574‑389‑4600.
Recall number 11V017000
Affected vehicles
- Forest River Salem 2010-2011 20102011
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about suspension problems.
Questions about recall 11V017000
Is there a recall on the 2010-2011 Forest River Salem leaf spring assembly?
Yes. Recall 11V017000, reported on January 14, 2011, covers about 115 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 11V017000?
Dealers will place two square bend "u" bolts with washers and nuts and retaining plate that will be centered on the spring center bolt to restrain the lower spring leaf. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 3, 2011. Owners may contact forest river at 574‑389‑4600.
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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