2015 Forest River Salem and Forest River Wildwood recall: hanger/bracket

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 31, 2014. It covers about 206 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 206
reported: Oct 31, 2014
owners notified: Oct 31, 2014
related complaints: 4

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: hanger/bracket

What is wrong: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Salem 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV, and 2015 Wildwood 8X16FK, 8X18RB, 8X20RD, 8X20RC, 8X20SV, 8X21RV, 8X22RDV, and 8X22RHV ice house fishing cabin trailers manufactured September 22, 2014, to October 23, 2014. The affected trailers may have been built with frame spring hangers that may be brittle and susceptible to fracturing.
Risk: A spring hanger that fractures may result in a loss of control of the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Forest River has notified the dealers that have the affected trailers quarantined. Dealers will install a spring hanger reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑353‑7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-102914.

Recall number 14V689000

Affected vehicles

Forest River Salem 2015 2015
Forest River Wildwood 2015 2015

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about suspension problems.

2015 Forest River Salem 2015 Forest River Wildwood

Questions about recall 14V689000

Is there a recall on the 2015 Forest River Salem and Forest River Wildwood hanger/bracket?

Yes. Recall 14V689000, reported on October 31, 2014, covers about 206 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V689000?

Forest River has notified the dealers that have the affected trailers quarantined. Dealers will install a spring hanger reinforcement kit, free of charge. The recall began in late October 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1‑800‑353‑7383. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-102914.

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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