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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V460📅 Oct 8, 2010

2011 Forest River Sandpiper & 2011 Forest River Sierra recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V460000
Manufacturer
FOREST RIVER, INC.
Vehicles affected
92
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Owner phone
1-800-400-2164
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 6, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V460 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V460?

2011 Forest River Sandpiper & 2011 Forest River Sierra. 92 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Forest River dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-400-2164.