Recall 10V648 affects 53 2011 Forest River Crusader, Rance, Surveyor, and Work And Play trailers for inadequate wheel welds. Free repair at a franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 53 2011 Crusader, Rance, Surveyor, and Work And Play trailers because certain steel wheels have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and center plate. A wheel failure or wheel loss can raise the risk of a crash or personal injury, and the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheels on the 2011 Forest River Crusader, Rance, Surveyor, and Work And Play trailers are 15 x 6 inch steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. The outer ring holds the tire bead, and the center plate carries the bolt holes that fasten the wheel to the trailer hub. Those pieces are welded together so the wheel can carry trailer weight and road impacts while being towed.
On affected trailers, the weld between the outer ring and the center plate did not penetrate deeply enough. Forest River traced the problem to improper plate alignment during wheel production. That leaves the joint weaker than designed, so the wheel does not have the intended strength where the tire-carrying ring meets the bolted center section.
There is no warning sign before failure. A trailer owner can identify the wheel style, but the recall decision still depends on whether the exact trailer and wheel equipment are included.
Who's affected?
Covers four Forest River trailer lines from the 2011 model year, all involving wheel hardware.
| 2011 Forest River Crusader | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2011 Forest River Rance | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Forest River Surveyor | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Forest River Work And Play | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 53 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Wheel failure or wheel loss increases the risk of a crash or personal injury. Tow cautiously until the trailer is inspected, and schedule the recall repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Forest River Crusader, Rance, Surveyor, or Work And Play trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 574-389-4600 to confirm the current free repair path and reference recall number 10V648.
- Schedule the wheel inspection and repair that addresses inadequate weld penetration between the wheel outer ring and center plate.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, or give the Forest River dealer recall number 10V648 when you schedule.
- Avoid towing the trailer until the wheels have been inspected and repaired.
What happens at the repair
Forest River's remedy is an inspection of the trailer wheels for the weld issue between the outer ring and center plate. When the dealer repair is available for your VIN, a Forest River technician will inspect the suspect wheels and repair the trailer at no charge under the recall. Parts and labor are covered. The remedy does not give a repair time, so ask the service desk what to expect when you schedule the visit.
Timeline
| December 20, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 14, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V648?
Recall 10V648 covers 53 2011 Forest River Crusader, Rance, Surveyor, and Work And Play trailers with steel wheels that have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and center plate. Wheel failure or wheel loss raises crash and injury risk.
What should I do if my 2011 Forest River Crusader, Rance, Surveyor, or Work And Play is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 10V648. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the wheel inspection and repair. Reference recall number 10V648 when you call.
Does the Forest River recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will inspect the wheels and repair the trailers free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is wheel failure or wheel loss. The recall covers certain steel wheels with inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and center plate, which raises the risk of a crash or personal injury.
What if I bought this Forest River trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your trailer is included, then give the dealer recall number 10V648 when scheduling service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V648000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 574-389-4600 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V648 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V648000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →