Recall 15V376 covers 15 2015 Evergreen Ever-Lite, I-Go, Ascend, and Sun Valley trailers for wheel-stud failure. Free repair once available.
Evergreen is recalling 15 2015 Ever-Lite, I-Go, Ascend, and Sun Valley travel trailers under recall 15V376 because the wheel studs that attach the wheels to the axle hubs can break. A broken stud can let a wheel detach and raise crash risk; the Evergreen dealer repair will be free once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The wheel studs on the 2015 Evergreen Ever-Lite, I-Go, Ascend, and Sun Valley travel trailers are the threaded metal posts that hold each wheel to the axle hub. The axle hub sits at the end of the axle and lets the wheel mount squarely, while the studs and lug nuts clamp the wheel in place so it stays secured under load.
In recall 15V376, certain Lippert axles used Tru Ryde hubs with wheel studs that were made too brittle. The filing describes the cause as tempered martensitic embrittlement, a heat-treatment problem that leaves metal prone to cracking instead of bending under stress. When final torque is applied to a lug nut, a brittle stud can break, reducing the clamping force that holds the wheel to the hub.
There is no warning sign before failure when final torque is applied to the nut. Owners should not expect a light, noise, or handling change to appear first.
Who's affected?
Covers four Evergreen travel trailer models from the 2015 model year, all tied to the rear suspension.
| 2015 Evergreen Ever-Lite | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2015 Evergreen I-Go | rear suspension |
| 2015 Evergreen Ascend | rear suspension |
| 2015 Evergreen Sun Valley | rear suspension |
| Units affected | 15 |
| 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 the wheel studs break, a wheel can detach from the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before final torque is placed on the nut, so limit use and arrange dealer service. Repair will be free at any franchised Evergreen dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Evergreen Ever-Lite, I-Go, Ascend, or Sun Valley travel trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Evergreen customer service at 1-574-825-4298 to ask when the free wheel-hub replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 15V376 when you call Evergreen or speak with a franchised Evergreen dealer.
- Avoid towing the trailer until Evergreen confirms the affected wheel hubs have been inspected or replaced.
- Bring the recall notice with you once Evergreen directs you to a dealer for the free wheel-hub replacement that fixes the break-prone wheel studs.
What happens at the repair
The final dealer repair is not listed as available for this recall. Once available, an Evergreen technician replaces any affected wheel hub, including defective axle hubs, with new axle hubs supplied by Lippert. The repair path is a dealer replacement, and parts and labor are covered at no charge to the dealer or registered owner. The notice plan also covered Evergreen dealers with affected 2015 travel trailers still in inventory, so units on a lot receive the same hub replacement before sale.
Timeline
| June 16, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 7, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V376?
Recall 15V376 covers 15 2015 Evergreen Ever-Lite, I-Go, Ascend, and Sun Valley travel trailers with wheel studs that can break at the axle hub. If the studs break, a wheel can detach and raise crash risk. Dealers will replace affected wheel hubs for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Evergreen Ever-Lite, I-Go, Ascend, or Sun Valley is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V376. If it is, contact a franchised Evergreen dealer or Evergreen customer service at 1-574-825-4298 and ask for the wheel-hub replacement. Reference recall 15V376 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Evergreen's remedy says dealers will replace any affected wheel hub free of charge. Parts and labor are covered for trailers included in recall 15V376.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is wheel separation. Recall 15V376 says the wheel studs that attach the wheel to the axle hub can break, allowing the wheel to detach from the trailer and increasing crash risk. Confirm your VIN before towing the trailer again.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V376000 |
|---|---|
| Evergreen customer service | 1-574-825-4298 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V376 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V376000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF) - Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 1, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →