Recall 15V390 covers 44 2004, 2008, 2010, 2013, and 2015-2016 Forest River trailers with breakable wheel studs. Hub replacement is free.
Forest River is recalling 44 trailers from 2004, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2016, including Hydra-Lift, Vengeance, Cargo Mate, Xlr, Sandpiper, and Auto Plus models, because wheel studs used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs can break. If the studs break, a wheel can detach and increase crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The wheel studs on the 2004, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2015, 2016 Forest River Hydra-Lift, Vengeance, Cargo Mate, Xlr, Sandpiper, and Auto Plus trailers are the threaded fasteners that hold each wheel to the axle hub. The hub carries the wheel, and the studs give the lug nuts a solid place to clamp the wheel against it.
On affected trailers, the studs used in the hub and drum assemblies are at risk of breaking. The filing points to over embrittlement, which means the metal became too brittle during manufacturing. A brittle stud does not stretch and hold clamp load the way it should, so it can twist or break instead of keeping the wheel secured to the hub.
There is no warning sign before failure during normal use. The defect shows itself during wheel-nut retorquing, when a stud twists instead of holding firm.
Who's affected?
Covers six Forest River model lines across the 2004, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2015, and 2016 model years, all tied to rear suspension.
| 2015 Forest River Hydra-Lift | rear suspension |
|---|---|
| 2013 Forest River Vengeance | rear suspension |
| 2008 Forest River Cargo Mate | rear suspension |
| 2016 Forest River Hydra-Lift | rear suspension |
| 2013 Forest River Xlr | rear suspension |
| 2010 Forest River Sandpiper | rear suspension |
| 2004 Forest River Auto Plus | rear suspension |
| Units affected | 44 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
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?
Broken wheel studs can let a wheel detach from the vehicle, increasing crash risk. There is no reliable warning sign before that failure, so use caution and schedule recall service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Forest River dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2004, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2015, or 2016 Forest River Hydra-Lift, Vengeance, Cargo Mate, Xlr, Sandpiper, or Auto Plus trailer is included in this recall.
- Contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167 to confirm the owner notice and repair instructions for recall number 15V390.
- Ask a franchised Forest River dealer about the free wheel-hub replacement that fixes wheel studs breaking at the axle hub.
- Bring the recall notice if you have it, and give the dealer Forest River recall 51-05282015-0042.
- Avoid towing the trailer until the wheel hub is checked, because broken wheel studs can let a wheel detach.
What happens at the repair
Forest River's remedy is to have the dealer replace each affected wheel hub, free of charge. The source record does not confirm that the final repair is open now, so treat the repair path as free once available through a Forest River dealer. The recall began on July 8, 2015. Forest River's general reimbursement plan is on file, so keep documentation for related wheel hub repairs paid before the recall notice and ask customer service how to submit it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 19, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 8, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 10, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| July 10, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 10, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V390?
Recall 15V390 covers 44 Forest River trailers with wheel studs that can break where the wheels attach to the axle hubs. The included models are Hydra-Lift, Vengeance, Cargo Mate, Xlr, Sandpiper, and Auto Plus. Forest River dealers will replace any affected wheel hub for free.
What should I do if my 2004, 2008, 2010, 2013, 2015, or 2016 Forest River Hydra-Lift, Vengeance, Cargo Mate, Xlr, Sandpiper, or Auto Plus is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 15V390. If it is, contact a franchised Forest River dealer to schedule the wheel hub replacement. Reference recall number 15V390 and Forest River recall number 51-05282015-0042 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Forest River dealers will replace any affected wheel hub free of charge. The recall repair began on July 8, 2015.
What is the safety risk?
A broken wheel stud can allow a wheel to detach from the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall does not include a do-not-drive order, but the defect involves the wheel attachment, so confirm your VIN and arrange the free dealer repair before further towing.
What if I bought this Forest River trailer used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. If you never received a Forest River letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your trailer is included, then call a franchised Forest River dealer with recall number 15V390.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V390000 |
|---|---|
| Forest River customer service | 1-574-534-3167 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V390 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V390000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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