Forest River, Inc. recalls 2013–2015 Forest River — 5 models

Recall date

May 11, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Recall number

15V273000

Brand / firm

Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 689 units

Why it was recalled

If the rivet shears causing the quad step to fail, the step user may fall, increasing the risk of personal injury.

What was recalled

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Dynamax, 2014 Cardinal trailers, and 2015 Cedar Creek, Sierra and Sandpiper trailers. In the affected vehicles, a rivet for the quad entry steps may shear and fail, causing the steps to give when being used.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will remove the rivets and the step sections will be bolted together, free of charge. The recall began on June 11, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-389-4600. Forest River's number for this recall is 15-05062015-0034.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.