Recall 10V460000: 2011 Forest River Sandpiper and 1 other model

Report received

Oct 8, 2010

Manufacturer

Forest river, inc.

Potentially affected

92vehicles

Model years

2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 sandpiper and sierra trailers equipped with dexter axles. On some axles, cracks could appear in the spindle weld.

Possible consequence

These cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle, creating a road hazard and/or compromising the driver's control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Forest river is working with dexter axle and will inspect the axle serial number and replace it if it falls within the serial number range. Replacement of the axle will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on january 6, 2011. Owners may contact forest river's warranty department at 1-574-534-3167 or dexter axle at 1-800-400-2164.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2011 Forest River Sandpiper2 complaints
• 2011 Forest River Sierra0 complaints