August 7, 2023 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 23V559000
Reduced braking ability can increase the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V559
Manufacturer Forest River
, Inc.
Components SERVICE BRAKES, POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 40
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sandpiper, and Sierra fifth wheels. The axle may be installed backwards, which can reduce braking ability.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and reinstall the axle, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 13, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-574-534-4574. Forest River’s number for this recall is 3-1665.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Chronology :
On August 2, 2023, Forest River’s Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) was notified by the manufacturing plant that the axles had been inadvertently installed backwards. OCC opened a research item into the concern.
On August 4, 2023, Forest River’s Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall.
2 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FOREST RIVER | SANDPIPER | 2024 |
| FOREST RIVER | SIERRA | 2024 |
3 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-23V559-7313.PDF 213.885KB
Recall 573 Report – 8/11/2023
RCLRPT-23V559-8932.PDF 214.165KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-23V559-9040.pdf 699.337KB
Latest Recalls Documents
- 89" Hubface 74" Spring Center / 5x4.5 Bolt Pattern | Specs: 3,500 lbs Idler Trailer Axle (Capacity 3.5K), 5 Lug, Tube: 2 3/8"
- Internal Components: 3.5k (3500 lb Capacity) Bearing Kit, 3.5k TK Axle Hub - 5 lug Brake, 3.5k TK Axle Beam - 3.5k Tube, 3.5k TK Axle Studs - 1/2"
- How to Measure Your Idler Trailer Axle - Hubface: Measure from one face of hub (where the studs start coming out of hub) to the face of hub on opposite side. Spring Center: Measure from center of one spring seat, to the center of spring seat on opposite side (see image in gallery for more details).
- High Strength Straight Steel Axle Tube Construction - Ensures even tire wear and a better highway experience | Underslung - Axle is welded with spring seats on the bottom. Allows for lower ride height. For optimal usage, use with double eye springs. | EZ Lube Design - Removable rubber plug on the hub cap with easy access to a grease-able zerk fitting. Grease your axle without pulling off your whole entire hub.
- Replaces Dexter
, AL-KO, Hayes, and Lippert Axles. Design for use on Light Duty Trailers: Utility, Boat, Car Haulers, ATV, Lawn & Landscape, Motorcycle, BBQ Pit, Cargo, Enclosed, RV & More
- Compatibility. Trailer axle kit for 3,500lb cargo trailer, 73" hubface - 58" spring center(reference from P2), impressive support to wheels and shock absorbent for RV camper, pack with spring, U-bolt, hanger and shackle kit for replacement.1
- Trailer Axle Parts Oulet. Maximum distance between spring center is 18'', between hubface is 14'', 5 bolt on 4.5 pattern trailer hub, replace the axle with prominent steel-made, provide better support to thefor 3500 lbs cargo trailer.
- Trailer Leaf Spring. Confirm the measurement for sure fit, eye to eye length: 25-1/4 inch; free open: 3 inch; width of leaf: 1-3/4 inch; 4 leaves; 9/16 inch bushing dia, OEM reference: SW4B / 72-42 / LIB-401-DE / UNA212 / PR4B / 124903 / 9150014 / 93184.
- Includes. Tandem trailer leaf spring kit included compatible 4 U-bolts feature 5-1/2'' long, 1/2'' dia, 2 tie plates and 8 hex nuts, 4 hangers, 4pcs 3-1/8" shackle straps and necessary locknuts and shackle bolts for one package easy replacement.
- Durability. Trailer axle springs constructed with prominent steel with anti-corrosion coating, DOT qualified hardware and accessories improve the suspension system for long time and long distance journey in years.
- 73" Hubface 58" Spring Center / 5x4.5 Bolt Pattern | Specs: 3,500 lbs Idler Trailer Axle (Capacity 3.5K), 5 Lug, Tube: 2 3/8"
- Internal Components: 3.5k (3500 lb Capacity) Bearing Kit, 3.5k TK Axle Hub - 5 lug Brake, 3.5k TK Axle Beam - 3.5k Tube, 3.5k TK Axle Studs - 1/2"
- How to Measure Your Idler Trailer Axle - Hubface: Measure from one face of hub (where the studs start coming out of hub) to the face of hub on opposite side. Spring Center: Measure from center of one spring seat, to the center of spring seat on opposite side (see image in gallery for more details).
- High Strength Straight Steel Axle Tube Construction - Ensures even tire wear and a better highway experience | Underslung - Axle is welded with spring seats on the bottom. Allows for lower ride height. For optimal usage, use with double eye springs. | EZ Lube Design - Removable rubber plug on the hub cap with easy access to a grease-able zerk fitting. Grease your axle without pulling off your whole entire hub.
- Replaces Dexter, AL-KO, Hayes, and Lippert Axles. Design for use on Light Duty Trailers: Utility, Boat, Car Haulers, ATV, Lawn & Landscape, Motorcycle, BBQ Pit, Cargo, Enclosed, RV & More
- 73" Hubface: Measure from one face of hub (where the studs start coming out of hub) to the face of hub on opposite side
- 58" Spring Center: Measure from center of one spring seat, to the center of spring seat on opposite side
- Package include: 3500 lbs Trailer Axle with 5-Lug 4.5'' Hubs
- Widely used: Suitable for all light trailers, including trailer axle, boat trailer axle, car trailer axle, ATV trailer axle, lawn and landscape trailer axle, motorcycle trailer axle, cargo trailer axle, enclosed trailer axle, RV trailer axle, etc
- Any questions after receiving Trailer Axle Kit , please contact us freely
- 85" Hubface 70" Spring Center / 5x4.5 Bolt Pattern | Specs: 3,500 lbs Idler Trailer Axle (Capacity 3.5K), 5 Lug, Tube: 2 3/8"
- Internal Components: 3.5k (3500 lb Capacity) Bearing Kit, 3.5k TK Axle Hub - 5 lug Brake, 3.5k TK Axle Beam - 3.5k Tube, 3.5k TK Axle Studs - 1/2"
- How to Measure Your Idler Trailer Axle - Hubface: Measure from one face of hub (where the studs start coming out of hub) to the face of hub on opposite side. Spring Center: Measure from center of one spring seat, to the center of spring seat on opposite side (see image in gallery for more details).
- High Strength Straight Steel Axle Tube Construction - Ensures even tire wear and a better highway experience | Underslung - Axle is welded with spring seats on the bottom. Allows for lower ride height. For optimal usage, use with double eye springs. | EZ Lube Design - Removable rubber plug on the hub cap with easy access to a grease-able zerk fitting. Grease your axle without pulling off your whole entire hub.
- Replaces Dexter, AL-KO, Hayes, and Lippert Axles. Design for use on Light Duty Trailers: Utility, Boat, Car Haulers, ATV, Lawn & Landscape, Motorcycle, BBQ Pit, Cargo, Enclosed, RV & More
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-559 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Submission Date : AUG 11, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-559 Manufacturer Recall No. : 3-1665 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Address : 55470 CR 1 P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 40 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Forest River Inc. Sandpiper Fifth Wheels Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was identified from when the manufacturing plant switched to model year 2024 production with ABS brake capabilities. 2024 SANDPIPER SAF3370RLS 1 2024 SANDPIPER SAF3550BH 3 2024 SANDPIPER SAF391FLRB 1 2024 SANDPIPER SAF3990FL 8 2024 SANDPIPER SAF4002FB 6 Grand total 19 Production Dates : JUN 29, 2023 – AUG 02, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Vehicle 2 : 2024-2024 Forest River Inc. Sierra Fifth Wheels Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was identified from when the manufacturing plant switched to model year 2024 production with ABS brake capabilities. 2024 SIERRASEF388BHRD 2 2024 SIERRASEF391FLRB 1 2024 SIERRASEF3990FL 11 2024 SIERRASEF4002FB 7 Production Dates : JUN 29, 2023 – AUG 02, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-559 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The axle may be installed backwards. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A vehicle without proper braking may increase the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : Inadequate training of the axle installer. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : An operator may notice braking inefficiencies of the trailer. Involved Components : Component Name 1 : Axle Component Description : Axle 7,000LB. Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On August 2, 2023, Forest River’s Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) was notified by the manufacturing plant that the axles had been inadvertently installed backwards. OCC opened a research item into the concern. On August 4, 2023, Forest River’s Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-559 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers and Dealers. An authorized Forest River Dealer or Service Center will need to perform the remedy. The axles will be removed and reinstalled properly. What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (574) 534-4574 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Sandpiper/Sierra Forest River, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 2012 Century Drive Goshen, IN 46528 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Affected Component – Axle 7,000LB. PN N/A The axles will now be installed properly. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : During the week of August 2, 2023, The installer was trained thoroughly on the requirements of the axle installation. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 13, 2023 – SEP 13, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : SEP 13, 2023 – SEP 13, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-559 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Submission Date : AUG 07, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-559 Manufacturer Recall No. : 3-1665 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Forest River, Inc. Address : 55470 CR 1 P.O. Box 3030 Elkhart IN 46515-3030 Company phone : 1-800-348-7440 Population : Number of potentially involved : 40 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2024-2024 Forest River Inc. Sandpiper Fifth Wheels Vehicle Type : TRAILERS Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : The scope was identified from when the manufacturing plant switched to model year 2024 production with ABS brake capabilities. 2024 SANDPIPER SAF3370RLS 1 2024 SANDPIPER SAF3550BH 3 2024 SANDPIPER SAF391FLRB 1 2024 SANDPIPER SAF3990FL 8 2024 SANDPIPER SAF4002FB 6 Grand total 19 Production Dates : JUN 29, 2023 – AUG 02, 2023 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : The axle may be installed backwards. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : A vehicle without proper braking may increase the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : Inadequate training of the axle installer. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : An operator may notice braking inefficiencies of the trailer. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-559 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Axle Component Description : Axle 7,000LB. Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On August 2, 2023, Forest River’s Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) was notified by the manufacturing plant that the axles had been inadvertently installed backwards. OCC opened a research item into the concern. On August 4, 2023, Forest River’s Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-559 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Forest River will provide all parts and labor free of charge to Consumers and Dealers. An authorized Forest River Dealer or Service Center will need to perform the remedy. The axles will be removed and reinstalled properly. What is the Forest River Customer Service Phone Number? (574) 534-4574 If you have already paid for a repair that is within the scope of this defect under recall, you still need to have this recall inspected and/or performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were utilized. Additionally, you may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. Refunds will only be provided for within the scope of this defect under recall. Please send the service invoice to the following address: Sandpiper/Sierra Forest River, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 2012 Century Drive Goshen, IN 46528 How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Affected Component – Axle 7,000LB. PN N/A The axles will now be installed properly. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : During the week of August 2, 2023, The installer was trained thoroughly on the requirements of the axle installation. Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Forest River has the utmost urgency in our recalls. Forest River will send suspected VIN numbers to our third party vendor that is licensed to pull data on the current owner of the vehicles (as needed) once a formal NHTSA I.D. is provided. Forest River intends on pushing the mailing out as soon as NHTSA provides any correction(s) and an Acknowledgement Letter. Planned Dealer Notification Date : SEP 13, 2023 – SEP 13, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : SEP 13, 2023 – SEP 13, 2023 * NR – Not Reported
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