Forest River XLR: Suspension — non-powered axle assembly

Affects Forest River XLR · 2013–2016 — about 2K vehicles.

The hazard

If the equalizer knurled bolt is not installed properly, the bolt may not properly secure the axle, allowing it to shift and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any equalizer knurled bolts and nuts that were improperly installed, free of charge. The recall began on August 16, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0431. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-06102016-0208.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational