Forest River recalls 2020 Flagstaff trailers with improper tire clearance that may cause tire failure and loss of vehicle control. Owners must have a new outrigger installed or damaged tires replaced.
Tire failure can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River is recalling certain 2020 Flagstaff trailers because the tire clearance is too tight, which can cause tire failure and loss of vehicle control. This could lead to a crash if the tire contacts the steel chassis outrigger.
The tire clearance is too tight, so the tire may contact the steel chassis outrigger. This contact can cause the tire to fail, leading to a loss of vehicle control and potentially a crash.
Owners of 2020 Forest River Flagstaff trailers with model numbers RLF8298KS or FLF8529RLS are affected. Trailer owners who drive these models without the fix are at risk of tire failure.
Check for 2020 Flagstaff trailers with model numbers RLF8298KS or FLF8529RLS. The recall started December 10, 2019, and applies to specific trailer models.
Call 1-574-642-8954 to get the new outrigger installed or damaged tires replaced.
Dealers will install a new outrigger to fix the improper tire clearance.
Damaged tires will be replaced free of charge if the tire failed due to the clearance issue.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new outrigger to achieve the proper tire clearance, and damaged tires will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8954. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1116.
2020 Rockwood RLF8298KS and Flagstaff FLF8529RLS trailers.
Dealers will install a new outrigger to achieve proper tire clearance, and damaged tires will be replaced free of charge.
December 10, 2019.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Forest River to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V827000 — Forest River Forest River Hello, I own a Forest River that is covered by recall 19V827000 from Forest River. The official recall notice states: Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new outrigger to achieve the proper tire clearance, and damaged tires will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began December 10, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-8954. Forest River's number for this recall is 10C-1116. 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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