Forest River East TO West problems & recalls

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019-2020 surveyor, no bo, cherokee, r. pod, clipper, viking, independence, puma and east to west trailers. the spare tire carrier u-bolts may fail allowing the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle.

Risk: If the spare tire carrier and spare tire detach from the vehicle while in motion, it can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace u-bolts, free of charge. the recall began march 20, 2020. owners may contact surveyor, no bo, r. and pod customer service at 1-574-642-3119, independence, viking, and clipper customer service at 1-269-467-4600, puma customer service at -574-642-0606, east and west customer service at 1-574-264-6664 or cherokee customer service at 1-877-42

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 forest river east to west travel trailers. these vehicles may have been manufactured without a carbon monoxide detector, preventing occupants from being warned if carbon monoxide levels become too high.

Risk: Exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide can increase the risk of injury.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a battery-powered carbon monoxide detector, free of charge. the recall began october 10, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-264-6664 extension 50008. forest river's number for this recall is 500-0855.

Problem: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 forest river east to west travel trailers, model 27kns. incorrect axle shackles may have been installed on these vehicles, allowing the tires to contact the floor or wheel well while moving.

Risk: If the tires contact a part of the trailer, they may be damaged and fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a taller equalizer to the suspension to add length to the shackle, free of charge. the recall began october 10, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-264-6664 extension 50008. forest river's number for this recall is 500-0856.