| NHTSA Recall # | 126213 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 18V628000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 500-0856 |
| Manufacturer | Forest River, Inc. |
| Supplier | FOREST RIVER |
| Brand | FOREST RIVER |
| Model | EAST TO WEST |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBL |
| Date of notification | 10/10/18 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 03/02/18 |
| End date of manufacturing | 28/08/18 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 13/09/18 |
| Report created | 20/09/18 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 20 |
| Defect summary | Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2019 forest river east to west travel trailers, model 27kns. Incorrect axle shackles may have been installed on these vehicles, allowing the tires to contact the floor or wheel well while moving. |
| Consequence summary | If the tires contact a part of the trailer, they may be damaged and fail, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action | Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a taller equalizer to the suspension to add length to the shackle, free of charge. The recall began october 10, 2018. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-264-6664 extension 50008. Forest river's number for this recall is 500-0856. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |