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2018-2019 Elkhart ECE4, Forest River Rockport and others recall: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 1, 2018. It covers about 144 vehicles.

vehicles affected
144
reported
Jun 1, 2018
owners notified
Jun 27, 2018

Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: u-bolt, leaf spring to axle

What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forest River Rockport, Elkhart Coach ECE4 and Glaval Bus Commute, and 2018-2019 Starcraft Bus Allstar, Allstar MVP, Senator II and Senator II MVP transit buses. The U-bolts on the rear axle that hold the leaf spring and rear axle together may have been insufficiently tightened.
Risk
The loose U-bolts may further loosen or break allowing the axle to separate and cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the U-bolt, replacing or tightening the U-bolt as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Rockport customer service at 1‑888‑711‑1600, Glaval customer service at 1‑800‑445‑2825, Starcraft customer service at 1‑800‑348‑7440, and Elkhart customer service at 1-866- 478-7652. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0752.

Recall number 18V366000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 18V366000

Is there a recall on the 2018-2019 Elkhart ECE4, Forest River Rockport and others u-bolt, leaf spring to axle?

Yes. Recall 18V366000, reported on June 1, 2018, covers about 144 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V366000?

Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the tightness of the U-bolt, replacing or tightening the U-bolt as necessary, free of charge. The recall began June 27, 2018. Owners may contact Rockport customer service at 1‑888‑711‑1600, Glaval customer service at 1‑800‑445‑2825, Starcraft customer service at 1‑800‑348‑7440, and Elkhart customer service at 1-866- 478-7652. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-0752.

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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