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September 17, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V723000
Incorrect Tires Installed On Trailer
The incorrectly-sized tires can become overloaded, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V723
Manufacturer Forest River, Inc.
Components TIRES
Potential Number of Units Affected 29
Summary
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River
) is recalling certain 2022 Forest River
Aurora travel trailers. These trailers were manufactured with the incorrect tires, size ST225/75R15 LRD, instead of tire size ST225/75R15 LRE, as identified on the Federal Placard.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tire and wheel assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 24, 2021. Owners may contact Forest River customer service 1-574-825-6327. Forest River
’s number for this recall is 205-1420.
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.


RECALL 21V723 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS
Make(s): Aurora Travel Trailer Model(s): AART31KDS Model Year(s): 2022 | Repair Code: RC-051-01-00-004093 Allotted Time: .30 HRS – Per Rim/Tire Inspection Code: RC-051-05-00-004092 Allotted Time: .10 HRS/ Vehicle |
Concern:
A ST225/75R15 LRD was installed on the vehicle. A ST225/75R15 LRE is required to meet and exceed the vehicle Gross Axle Weight Rating. | Photo(s) Required: YES Prior Authorization Required: YES Part(s) Kit Number: F100100853 Part(s) Return: NO |
Disconnect the vehicles’ battery Positive and Negative, disconnect any House battery(s) Positive and Negative, if equipped with a generator ensure it is off and lastly, ensure the vehicle is disconnected from shore power. Block all tires/wheels to prevent the vehicle from rolling. Failure to do so may result in electrocution, fire or other personal injury, property damage and/or death.
A TORQUE WRENCH IS REQUIRED FOR THIS INSTALLATION/REMEDY
STEP 1: INSPECT TRAILER – RECORD TIRE SIZES AND LOAD RANGE BELOW;
- DRIVER FRONT:___________________________
- DRIVER REAR:____________________________
- PASSENGER FRONT:_______________________
- PASSENGER REAR:________________________
- SPARE TIRE:______________________________
STEP 2: ALL TIRES NEED TO BE ST225/75R15 LOAD RANGE E. IF TIRES ARE ST225/75R15 LOAD RANGE D, PLEASE ORDER THE CORRECT AMOUNT OF TIRE/RIM COMBINATION;
STEP 3: REMEDY TRAILER – IF NEEDED
- ENSURE BOTH DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE TIRES (ALL TIRES) ARE BLOCKED/CHALKED
- USING A FLOOR JACK, LIFT ONE SIDE OF THE TRAILER BY LIFTING ON THE I-BEAM
- USING 2 JACK STANDS, PLACE THE JACK STANDS UNDER THE TRAILER I-BEAM DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE FRONT AND REAR TIRES
- REMOVE THE ST225/75R15 LOAD RANGE D TIRE/RIM COMBINATION(S) AS NEEDED
- DO NOT REMOVE ANY ST225/75R15 LOAD RANGE E TIRES
- PUT THE REPLACEMENT ST225/75R15 LOAD RANGE E TIRES ONTO THE AXLES’ HUB
- HAND TIGHTEN EACH LUG NUT
- WHILE STILL OFF OF THE GROUND USE A TORQUE WRENCH TO TORQUE THE LUG NUTS TO 65 FT. LBS. IN A STAR PATTERN
- LOWER THE VEHICLE TO THE GROUND AND TORQUE EACH LUG NUT TO 100 FT. LBS. USING THE STAR PATTERN
- RECORD THE TIRE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER “TIN” THAT IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE VIN AND COMMUNICATE THIS TIN(S) RELATED TO THE VIN BACK TO AURORA CUSTOMER SERVICE
- YOU ARE REQUIRED TO KEEP A RECORD OF THE TIN ON FILE ASSOCIATED WITH THE VEHICLE VIN
- REPEAT THESE PROCESSES FOR EACH REPLACEMENT TIRE/RIM COMBINATION
STEP 4: CLAIM REPAIR/INSPECTION CODE.
IMPORTANT MILEAGE CHECKS FOR TORQUE:
When a rim is installed to the axles’ hub, it is required to be checked for torque at specific mileage intervals – this is listed in the axle manufacture’s Owner’s Manual. A torque wrench is required for these checks and re-application of torque. Below is the listed intervals:
Check Torque after 10 miles; re-torque to 100 ft. lbs. if needed
Check Torque after 25 miles; re-torque to 100 ft. lbs. if needed
Check Torque after 50 miles; re-torque to 100 ft. lbs. if needed
Check Torque after 100 miles; re-torque to 100 ft. lbs. if needed
Check Torque after 200 miles; re-torque to 100 ft. lbs. if needed
This Torque check interval is the minimum requirement and not all-inclusive. Reference the axle manufacturers Owner’s Manual for further details on how often torque shall checked after these initial stages are complete.
September 22, 2021
This Notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above.
Dear Forest River Customer:
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River – Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022 Aurora AART31KDS travel trailer recreational vehicles. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person.
WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE?
A ST225/75R15 LRD tire was installed on the vehicle, the vehicle engineering specifications for this vehicle dictate a ST225/75R15 LRE to be installed and is specified on the Federal Placard.
EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.
The ST225/75R15 LRD tire is not rated for the vehicle. This could cause an overload of the tire condition, leading to premature tire failure and risk of crash.
WHAT IS FOREST RIVER AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?
Forest River is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River
dealership. However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River
completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The tire and wheel assemblies will be replaced and will have the correct load rated specifications. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy.
You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations.
HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE?
The estimated time of repair is .1 to 1.0 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION?
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:
Aurora
Forest River, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
423 N Main St
Middlebury IN, 46540
Chronology :
On September 14, 2021, during a routine inspection, manufacturing identified the incorrect tires installed on the vehicles while verifying the tire/rim combination(s) with the Federal Placard on the vehicle. The same day the manufacturing plant exchanged all tires on vehicles in manufacturing and in the manufacturing plants’ holding yard. And alerted Forest Rivers Office of Corporate Compliance.
On September 15, 2021 all affected vehicles were identified
On September 17, 2021 Forest Rivers Corporate Recall Committee voted to recall
On September 20, 2021 -Amended recall to reflect Make is Forest River Not Coachmen
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
COACHMEN | AURORA | 2022 |
11 Associated Documents
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-3
RCLQRT-21V723-3075.PDF 211.126KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V723-4802.PDF 211.23KB
Recall 573 Report – Amendment 1
RCLRPT-21V723-8132.PDF 214.089KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V723-1284.PDF 214.053KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-21V723-9492.pdf 645.765KB
Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)
RCMN-21V723-0987.pdf 220.268KB
ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-21V723-9522.pdf 209.118KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-21V723-1415.pdf 142.532KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-1
RCLQRT-21V723-5869.PDF 211.3KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-4
RCLQRT-21V723-5499.PDF 211.3KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2022-2
RCLQRT-21V723-6557.PDF 211.409KB
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 1 of 2 September 22, 2021 This Notice applies to your vehicle VIN listed above. Dear Forest River Customer: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This notice is also sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Forest River
– Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2022 Aurora AART31KDS travel trailer recreational vehicles. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person. WHAT IS THE DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE? A ST225/75R15 LRD tire was installed on the vehicle, the vehicle engineering specifications for this vehicle dictate a ST225/75R15 LRE to be installed and is specified on the Federal Placard. EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL. The ST225/75R15 LRD tire is not rated for the vehicle. This could cause an overload of the tire condition, leading to premature tire failure and risk of crash. WHAT IS FOREST RIVER
AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO? Forest River
is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest River
dealership. However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. Forest River
completely covers your cost for the remedy; you will not receive any bill of sale for anything covered under the above recall number. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? Please contact your dealer immediately and request a service appointment to schedule the free remedy. The tire and wheel assemblies will be replaced and will have the correct load rated specifications. The vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest River
of having a recall in process for your vehicle and provide the recall number for the dealership. It is also helpful to the dealership to have a copy of this letter when you take your vehicle in for the recall remedy. You may also visit www.forestriverinc.com for dealer locations. HOW LONG WILL THE REMEDY PROCESS TAKE? The estimated time of repair is .1 to 1.0 hours. However, the dealership may need to keep your vehicle or schedule an appointment with you for a later date to fit into their regular service schedule. WHAT IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY PAID FOR REPAIRS TO YOUR VEHICLE FOR THIS PARTICULAR CONDITION? 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: Aurora Forest River
, Inc. Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER 423 N Main St Middlebury IN, 46540 DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT BUILDING 11 423 N MAIN ST MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218 NHTSA RECALL: 21V723 CANADA RECALL: N/A FR ID: 205-1420 <<VIN>> <<OWNER NAME/DEALERNAME>> <<ADDRESS>> <<CITY>>, <<ST>> <<ZIP-XXX>> O Integrity O Safety O Quality O Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 2 of 2 What if you no longer own this vehicle? If you no longer own this vehicle and have the address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner within 10 working days after the day in which the notice is received. You have received this letter because government regulations require that a notification is sent to the last known owner of record. Our records indicate that you are the current owner. PLEASE NOTE: FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES THAT ANY VEHICLE LESSOR RECEIVING THIS RECALL NOTICE MUST FORWARD A COPY OF THIS NOTICE TO THE LESSEE WITHIN TEN DAYS. MAY FOREST RIVER
ASSIST YOU FURTHER? If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired, please contact your Forest River
Representative listed below: CONTACT PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE (574) 825-8657 If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable amount of time or without charge, you may write to the following address: For US Owners Please Contact: Administrator National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave, S.E. Washington, D.C. 20590 Or you may call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or (TTY: 1-800-424-9153). Or visit www.safercar.gov and search; Recall ID: 21V723
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IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 1 of 2 September 22, 2021 Pursuant to USC49CFR §577.13 – Notification to Dealerships and Distributors – Paragraph B “It is a violation of Federal Law for a dealer to deliver a new motor vehicle or any new or used item of motor vehicle equipment (including a tire) covered by the notification under a sale or lease until the defect or noncompliance is remedied. Substantial civil penalties apply to violations of this law.” –Forest River motorized and towable products are contained in this section- CANADA: Pursuant to the Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Act, section 5 Companies who sell new non-complying vehicles may be in violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Substantial penalties apply to violations of this law. This notice is being sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that could affect the safety of a person. Forest River
– Office of Corporate Compliance (“OCC”) has decided that a safety defect exists in certain 2022 Aurora AART31KDS travel trailer recreational vehicles. Forest River
is recalling the defect model(s) to ensure the safety of our future retail consumers and your dealership. Forest River
apologizes for any inconvenience this action may cause your dealership; however, safety continued satisfaction and our commitment to building great products are of the utmost importance to Forest River
. The identified VIN referenced in the attached document(s). The designated Date range of production is 9/8/2021 through 9/10/2021. DEFECT/NONCOMPLIANCE: A ST225/75R15 LRD tire was installed on the vehicle, the vehicle engineering specifications for this vehicle dictate a ST225/75R15 LRE to be installed and is specified on the Federal Placard. EVALUATION OF RISK: The ST225/75R15 LRD tire is not rated for the vehicle. This could cause an overload of the tire condition, leading to premature tire failure and risk of crash. SERVICE PROCEDURE: Dealership Service Department Service procedures are located on Dealer Connect. The tire/wheel assemblies need to be replaced with the part kit number listed below. WHAT IS THE PART NUMBER OF THE REMEDY KIT? F100100853 CLAIM REQUIREMENTS Prior authorization required. Pictures are required for the remedy and/or inspection after installation. Pictures of the remedy are a condition of payment in which must be provided with a claim against the repair code(s). DEALER REPAIR CODES: Dealer Connect UNITED STATES CANADA REPAIR CODE DESCRIPTION ALLOWABLE HOUR(S) 21V723 N/A RC-051-05-00-004092 Inspect only Tire/Wheel Assemblies .1 per vehicle 21V723 N/A RC-051-01-00-004093 Inspect and Replace Tire/Wheel Assemblies .3 per tire/rim DEPARTMENT OF COMPLIANCE VEHICLE SAFETY AND RECALL MANAGEMENT BUILDING 11 423 N MAIN ST MIDDLEBURY, INDIANA 46540-9218 NHTSA RECALL: 21V723 CANADA RECALL: N/A FR ID: 205-1420 <<DEALERNAME>> <<ADDRESS>> <<CITY>>, <<ST>> <<ZIP-XXX>> O Integrity O Safety O Quality O Customer Service IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL Page 2 of 2 HELPFUL CONTACT INFORMATION: CONTACT PHONE CUSTOMER SERVICE (574) 825-8657 The Recall shall be considered the utmost priority to remedy the 2022 Aurora AART31KDS travel trailer in question. The retail consumer shall not be charged any amount of monies for remedy to their 2022 Aurora AART31KDS travel trailer listed under this Recall. If your dealership has already performed the remedy to 2022 Aurora AART31KDS travel trailer, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). If the remedy needs to be performed on an out of warranty 2022 Aurora AART31KDS travel trailer in which the VIN falls under as stated in the identified VIN listing, your dealership is entitled to the reimbursement as stated above by filing a claim using the indicated repair code(s). Notice: In no manner shall a Forest River
Product Owner or Coachmen Product Owner be charged any fee(s) for scheduling, conduction or completion of the recall. Additionally, all dealership(s) that are Forest River
and/or Coachmen dealership(s) are Federally Mandated to perform the recall once presented with this recall whether by the Owner or Dealership receipt of this letter, without denial of service to the Owner. Lastly, denial of a remedy for this recall is a Federal Violation punishable by law resulting substantial fines and/or civil penalties. Federal Regulation requires that any lessor receiving this Recall must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. If your dealership no longer owns this vehicle, please inform the Warranty Manager of the product listed above of the change of ownership.
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