Riverside White Water Retro Recall: Axle and Tire Failure Risk
Riverside RV recalls 2015 White Water Retro trailers due to narrow axles causing tire rub and failure. Free inspection and axle replacement available.
Stop using this now
Tire failure increases the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Riverside RV is recalling certain 2015 White Water Retro travel trailers because the rear axle may be too narrow. This defect causes the tires to rub against the axle, which can lead to tire failure and increase the risk of a crash. Owners are advised to have dealers inspect and replace the axle if necessary. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248818-white-water-retro-2015-recall-suspension.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248818-white-water-retro-2015-recall-suspension · Updated October 13, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V221000
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“Riverside White Water Retro Recall: Axle and Tire Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248818-white-water-retro-2015-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall #16V221000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V221000).
Why it’s dangerous
The axle on these trailers may be too narrow for the installed tires. This mismatch causes the tires to rub against the axle during use, which can wear them down and lead to sudden tire failure. A tire failure while driving significantly increases the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015 White Water Retro travel trailers, specifically model 176S manufactured between September 1, 2015, and February 1, 2016. These owners are at risk of tire failure while towing or using the trailer.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if you own a White Water Retro travel trailer, model 176S, manufactured between September 1, 2015, and February 1, 2016. You can verify your specific unit by contacting Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4578.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using the Trailer
Cease towing or using the trailer until it has been inspected and repaired to prevent tire failure.
Contact Riverside RV
Call Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4578 to confirm if your trailer is included in the recall and to arrange for notification.
Schedule Dealer Inspection
Have an authorized dealer inspect the axle and replace it, as necessary, free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
Riverside will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the axle, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 11, 2016. Owners may contact Riverside customer service at 1-260-499-4578.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 23 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V221000 (April 18, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 13, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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