Recall 15V359 covers 1,497 2016 Forest River trailers with wheel studs that can break. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
Forest River is recalling 1,497 2016 trailers, including Shockwave, Stealth, Vibe, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Evo, R-Pod, Wildwood, Wildcat Maxx, Surveyor, Sandstorm, and Salem models, because wheel studs used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs can break. A broken wheel stud can let a wheel detach, increasing crash risk; Forest River dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The wheel studs on these 2016 Forest River trailers are the threaded bolts pressed into the axle hub. Each lug nut tightens onto a stud, clamping the wheel to the hub so the trailer can carry load and roll straight. The axle hub is the rotating center piece that the wheel mounts to.
On affected trailers, the studs used with TRP-supplied hub and drum assemblies can break. Forest River had not identified the final cause in the filing, but the early investigation focused on embrittlement in the wheel bolts. That means the metal loses toughness and breaks under torque instead of stretching and holding clamp force as designed.
The warning sign is limited. There is no warning sign until final torque is placed on the nut during wheel installation or service. At that point, the stud breaks instead of holding the lug nut at the required clamp load.
Who's affected?
The scope is broad by model, with every listed Forest River model tied to the same rear suspension component.
| 2016 Forest River Shockwave | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2016 Forest River Stealth | rear suspension |
| 2016 Forest River Vibe | rear suspension |
| 2016 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf | rear suspension |
| 2016 Forest River Evo | rear suspension |
| 2016 Forest River R-Pod | rear suspension |
| 2016 Forest River Wildwood | rear suspension |
| 2016 Forest River Wildcat Maxx | rear suspension |
| 2016 Forest River Surveyor | rear suspension |
| 2016 Forest River Sandstorm | rear suspension |
| 2016 Forest River Salem | rear suspension |
| Units affected | 1,497 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
If a wheel stud breaks, the wheel can detach from the vehicle and increase crash risk. There is no warning sign until final torque is placed on the nut, so schedule the inspection soon and treat any wheel-service concern as a reason to call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Forest River dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2016 Forest River Shockwave, Stealth, Vibe, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Evo, R-Pod, Wildwood, Wildcat Maxx, Surveyor, Sandstorm, or Salem trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the free wheel-hub inspection and replacement that addresses wheel studs that can break.
- Bring the recall notice if Forest River mailed one. If not, reference recall number 15V359 when you call.
- Call Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777 with repair questions.
- Avoid towing the trailer until the wheel-hub inspection and any needed replacement are complete.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Forest River technician inspects the wheel hubs on the recalled trailer and replaces any hub tied to the wheel stud problem. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered. If you already paid out of pocket for a related wheel hub or wheel stud repair, Forest River has a general reimbursement plan on file. Bring repair documentation to the service desk or contact Forest River customer service to ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 9, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 25, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| June 29, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| June 30, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 1, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V359?
Recall 15V359 covers 1,497 2016 Forest River trailers with wheel studs that can break at the axle hub. If the studs break, a wheel can detach and increase crash risk. Forest River dealers will inspect and replace each affected wheel hub for free.
What should I do if my 2016 Forest River Shockwave, Stealth, Vibe, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Evo, R-Pod, Wildwood, Wildcat Maxx, Surveyor, Sandstorm, or Salem is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V359. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the wheel hub inspection and repair. Reference recall number 15V359 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River's remedy says dealers will inspect and replace each affected wheel hub free of charge. Parts and labor are covered at a franchised Forest River dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is wheel separation while the trailer is being towed. If the wheel studs break, the wheel can detach from the trailer and increase crash risk. Confirm your VIN, then have the dealer inspect the wheel hubs and replace affected parts for free.
What if I bought this Forest River trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recalls follow the VIN, not the first owner, so a used 2016 Forest River trailer in this campaign remains eligible for the dealer repair. Check your VIN, then reference recall 15V359 when you call the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V359000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-909-873-3777 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V359 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V359000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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