Recall 51-1449 – Tire Belt Separation – 2021-2022 Prime Time Sanibel, Crusader, Forest River Cardinal, & Continental Cargo Fifth Wheel Trailers

January 7, 2022 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 22V004000

Tire Belt Separation

Belt separation could lead to loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V004

Manufacturer Forest RivereBay logo, Inc.

Components TIRES

Potential Number of Units Affected 1,164

 

Summary

Forest RivereBay logo, Inc. (Forest RivereBay logo) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Prime Time Sanibel, Crusader, Forest RivereBay logo Cardinal, and ContinentaleBay logo Cargo fifth wheel trailers, equipped with certain Sailun tires, size ST235/80R16/G. Due to a manufacturing issue, the tires may experience a belt separation.

 

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the tire DOT codes, and replace the tires as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 1, 2022. Owners may contact Forest RivereBay logo customer service at 1-574-825-4995. Forest RivereBay logo’s number for this recall is 51-1449.

 

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 22V004 / 2022-002 REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS

Make(s): MANY, SEE BELOW
Model(s): MANY, SEE BELOW
Model Year(s): 2021 – 2022
Repair Code: RC-051-01-00-004141
Allotted Time: 1.50 HRS.
Inspection Code: RC-051-05-00-004140
Allotted Time: .25 HRS
Concern:
Per Sailun Tire Americas, Inc.: “The defect is associated with a steel belt package design change that could contribute to a tread belt separation or tread delamination, increasing the risk of a crash.”
Photo(s) Required: YES, SEE NOTE
Prior Authorization Required: YES
Part(s) Kit Number: ST235/80R16/G
Part(s) Return: DESTROY, SEE NOTE

Disconnect the vehiclesโ€™ 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 any 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.

 

Models:

2021 Cardinal: CAF319RKLE, CAF322RLLE, CAF322RLLE-W, CAF335RLX, CAF335RLX-25, CAF335RLX-W, CAF344SKX, CAF345RLX, CAF345RLX-W, CAF352BHLE, CAF352BHLE-W, CAF366DVLE, CAF366DVLE-W, CAF370FLX, CAF370FLX-W, CAF377MBLE, CAF377MBLE-W, CAF379FLLE, CAF383BHLE, CAF383BHLE-W, CAF388RDLE, CAF390FBX, CAF390FBX-W, CAF402FKLE, CAF403FKLE & CAF403FKLE-W

2021 Crusader: CSF381MBH & CSF382MBH

2021 Sanibel: SNF3802WB & SNF3902WB

2022 Cardinal: CAF320RLX, CAF320RLX-W, CAF352BHLE, CAF366DVLE, CAF366DVLE-W, CAF370FLX, CAF370FLX-W, CAF377MBLE, CAF379FLLE, CAF380RLX, CAF383BHLE, CAF390FBX, CAF390FBX-W, CAF403FKLE & CAF403FKLE-W 2022 ContinentaleBay logo Cargo Trailer: OSTW816TA5 & OSCC820TA5

2022 Crusader: CSF382MBH

2022 Sanibel: SNF3102RSWB, SNF3802WB & SNF3902WB

 

Note: Federal law requires that each recalled tire be disabled by the dealer within 24 hours after the tire has been received. Tires need to be permanently disabled by drilling three holes in one sidewall and the complete DOT code needs to be removed from the tires. When disposing of tires, please be sure that you comply with applicable state and local laws and regulations regarding disposal of tires.

 

Inspection:

STEP 1: CONFIRM THE TIRE IS A SAILUN ST235/80R16/G and/or ST235/85R16/G;

LOOK FOR THE DOT FACTORY CODE AND THE DOT FOUR DIGIT DATE CODE ON ALL TIRES, INCLUDING SPARE;               BOTH OF THESE DOT FACTORY AND DOT DATE CODES CAN BE LOCATED ON THE TIRE NEAR THE BEAD;

STEP 2: IF THE TIRE HAS DOT FACTORY CODE OF โ€œMWโ€ โ€“ REGARDLESS OF DATE CODE (2020 โ€“ 4120) THE TIRE IS GOOD AND DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT SEE FIGURE 1;

IF THE TIRE HAS A DOT FACTORY CODE OF โ€œ1YJโ€ AND A DATE CODE BETWEEN 2020 THROUGH 4120, THE TIRE IS BAD AND NEEDS TO BE REPLACED SEE FIGURE 2;

STEP 3: PHOTOโ€™S OF ALL TIRES, INCLUDING THE SPARE ARE REQUIRED. THE PHOTOโ€™S ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW THE DOT FACTORY AND DATE CODE (AS SHOWN IN BOTH OF THE โ€œGOODโ€ AND โ€œBADโ€ TIRE FIGURES. THIS IS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT.

STEP 4: SUBMIT ALL PHOTOS OF TIRES OF EACH VEHICLE WHEN CLAIMING THE INSPECTION;

CLAIMING THE INSPECTION CODE INDICATES THE VEHICLE DOES NOT REQUIRE REPLACEMENT TIRE(S).

 

REMEDY:

STEP 1: DISCONTINUE USE OF THE TIRE;

STEP 2: SUBMIT PHOTOS OF THE TIRE(S) THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED (THE PHOTOโ€™S ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW THE DOT FACTORY AND DATE CODE (AS SHOWN IN BOTH OF THE TIRE FIGURES. THIS IS A CONDITION OF PAYMENT AND REPLACEMENT;

STEP 3: ONCE A REPLACEMENT TIRE ARRIVES, REMOVE TIRE FROM RIM โ€“ OR USE A TIRE SHOP;

A DEALER MAY ALSO USE A TIRE SHOP THAT CARRIES SAILUN TIRES AND HAVE THE SHOP REPLACE THE TIRE UNDER THE SAILUN RECALL 21T018, FOREST RIVEReBay logo WILL STILL REIMBURSE THE DEALER FOR REMOVING, DISMOUNTING, AND MOUNTING ETC. PHOTOS OF THE TIRE ARE STILL REQUIRED;

STEP 4: DESTROY AND DISCARD THE BAD TIRES PER THE NOTE ON THE FRONT PAGE, AND THE NOTE BELOW. THIS IS A FEDERAL REQUIREMENT AND MUST BE FOLLOWED;

Note: Federal law requires that each recalled tire be disabled by the dealer within 24 hours after the tire has been received. Tires need to be permanently disabled by drilling three holes in one sidewall and the complete DOT code needs to be removed from the tires. When disposing of tires, please be sure that you comply with applicable state and local laws and regulations regarding disposal of tires.

STEP 5: CLAIM REPAIR CODE.

 


Dear Forest RivereBay logo 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 RivereBay logo โ€“ Office of Corporate Compliance (โ€œOCCโ€) has decided that a defect, which relates to the motor vehicle safety, exists in certain 2021-2022 Cardinal, Sanibel and Crusader Fifth Wheel Recreational Vehicles. Along with 2022 ContinentaleBay logo Cargo Trailers. 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?

Per Sailun Tire Americas, Inc., Recall 21T-018. The defect is associated with a steel belt package design change, which could contribute to a tread belt separation or tread delamination.

 

EVALUATION OF THE RISK TO THE VEHICLE AND OPERATOR(S) RELATED TO THE RECALL.

The steel belt may separates or the tread delaminates, the risk of a crash increases.

 

WHAT IS FOREST RIVEReBay logo AND OUR DEALERSHIPS GOING TO DO?

Forest RivereBay logo is notifying dealerships of the recall. You may have the recall corrected at any Forest RivereBay logo dealership. However, it is preferable if you have your selling dealership perform the remedy. The tires affected by this recall will be replaced. Forest RivereBay logo 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 vehicle Owner is responsible for arranging to have the work completed. Please state you have been notified by Forest RivereBay logo 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 1.5 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:

Prime Time Service Facility Forest RivereBay logo, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
200 SR 19 North
Wakarusa, IN 46573
Cardinal
Forest RivereBay logo, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
3603 South Nappanee St.
Elkhart, IN 46517
Cargo Oregon
Forest RivereBay logo, Inc.
Attn: WARRANTY MANAGER
1204 Mill St
Silverton, OR 97381

 


Chronology :

On January 3, 2022, the tire supplier of the recall issued by Sailun Tire Americas (21T018) notified Forest RivereBay logoโ€™s Office of Corporate Compliance โ€œOCCโ€. OCC began an investigation to identify which manufacturing plants were involved.

On January 7, 2022, Forest RivereBay logoโ€™s Corporate Recall Committee was notified of the pass through recall.

 


8 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
CONTINENTALeBay logo CARGOCONTINENTALeBay logo CARGO2021-2022
FOREST RIVEReBay logoCARDINAL2021-2022
PRIME TIMECRUSADER2021-2022
PRIME TIMESANIBEL2021-2022

 


9 Associated Documents

Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-22V004-3366.PDF 217.072KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-22V004-7703.pdf 645.827KB

 


Remedy Instructions and TSB

RCRIT-22V004-6748.pdf 201.371KB

 


Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-22V004-5203.pdf 200.858KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)

RCMN-22V004-2858.pdf 209.565KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2022-1

RCLQRT-22V004-2311.PDF 211.114KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2022-2

RCLQRT-22V004-5031.PDF 211.218KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2022-3

RCLQRT-22V004-6455.PDF 211.3KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2022-4

RCLQRT-22V004-0796.PDF 211.41KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=22V004&docType=RCL

 


 

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