If the equalizer knurled bolt is not installed properly, the bolt may not properly secure the axle, allowing it to shift and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
If the equalizer knurled bolt is not installed properly, the bolt may not properly secure the axle, allowing it to shift and result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249194-forest-river-xlr-2014-recall-suspension · Recall date February 5, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V292000
“FOREST RIVER XLR (2014) recall — Suspension.” GovInfoNow, recall dated February 5, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249194-forest-river-xlr-2014-recall-suspension. Based on NHTSA recall 17V292000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V292000).
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any equalizer knurled bolts and nuts that were improperly installed, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0431. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-03202017-0355.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River, Inc. to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V292000 — Forest River, Inc. FOREST RIVER XLR (2014) recall — Suspension Hello, I own a FOREST RIVER XLR (2014) recall — Suspension that is covered by recall 17V292000 from Forest River, Inc.. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any equalizer knurled bolts and nuts that were improperly installed, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0431. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-03202017-0355. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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