Forest River Rance problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 2011–2014: 1 recall campaign and 9 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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Wheels #10V648000 · 2010 · 53 units
Problem: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2011 surveyor travel trailers, crusader fifth wheel trailers, rance aluminum cargo trailers, and work and play toy hauler trailers equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.
Risk: There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the wheels on the suspect vehicles and repair the trailers free of charge. the safety recall began on january 14, 2011. owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.
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