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2016-2017 Forest River Riverstone Legacy recall: temporary/emergency spare tire

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on November 8, 2016. It covers about 111 vehicles.

vehicles affected
111
reported
Nov 8, 2016
owners notified
Dec 20, 2016

Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 16V811000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 16V811000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Forest River Riverstone Legacy temporary/emergency spare tire?

Yes. Recall 16V811000, reported on November 8, 2016, covers about 111 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V811000?

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.

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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