NHTSA recall campaign

17V517000

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle

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2Affected configurations shown69Potential units affected100.0%Latest completion context
ComponentSuspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle
Report receivedNov 8, 2018
Investigations linked0
Indexed communications sampled0
What can happen

Safety consequence

The overtightened nut may cause the hub bearings to fail and the tire and rim to separate from the axle resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What fixes it

Official remedy

Forest River will notify owners, and Dexter axle dealers will inspect and replace any suspect bearings, hubs, and spindle nuts, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-5164 or Dexter Axle at 1-574-295-7888. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-0496.

Recall lifecycle

Repair completion history

Campaign-level completion reporting. This does not determine whether a particular VIN has been repaired.

2017-3
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2017-4
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2018-1
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2018-2
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2018-3
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2018-4
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2019-1
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Affected vehicles

Vehicle configurations connected to 17V517000

Owner action

Campaign pages describe the public recall record. To determine whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall, use your VIN and verify the current status through NHTSA.

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