Forest River Shasta recalled over injury risk

Recall date

February 28, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Forest River, Inc. recalls 2020 Forest River Shasta

Recall number

20V119000

Brand / firm

Forest River

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 38 units

Why it was recalled

Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.

What was recalled

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain Shasta SST240TH and SST260TH trailers. The tires may have insufficient clearance inside the wheel well allowing the tire to contact the inside of the wheel well, possibly resulting in tire failure.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the equalizers with ones that are 2 inches taller and replace any tiresthat has evidence of damage, free of charge. The recall began March 25, 2020. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-821-1311. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-1144.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.