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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V460000

2011 Forest River Sandpiper | 2011 Forest River Sierra — Power train: axle assembly

Published October 8, 2010 · Recall initiated: October 8, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V460000, published October 8, 2010. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2011 Forest River Sandpiper | 2011 Forest River Sierra — Power train: axle assembly.

What's the hazard

FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SANDPIPER AND SIERRA TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. ON SOME AXLES, CRACKS COULD APPEAR IN THE SPINDLE WELD.

What to do

FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DEXTER AXLE AND WILL INSPECT THE AXLE SERIAL NUMBER AND REPLACE IT IF IT FALLS WITHIN THE SERIAL NUMBER RANGE. REPLACEMENT OF THE AXLE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER'S WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-574-534-3167 OR DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164.

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Recall details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
SANDPIPER
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2011 FOREST RIVER SANDPIPER | 2011 FOREST RIVER SIERRA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Forest River Sandpiper | 2011 Forest River Sierra — Power train: axle assembly recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V460000 on October 8, 2010. Reported hazard: FOREST RIVER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 SANDPIPER AND SIERRA TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH DEXTER AXLES. ON SOME AXLES, CRACKS COULD APPEAR IN THE SPINDLE WELD.

What should I do if I have this product?

FOREST RIVER IS WORKING WITH DEXTER AXLE AND WILL INSPECT THE AXLE SERIAL NUMBER AND REPLACE IT IF IT FALLS WITHIN THE SERIAL NUMBER RANGE. REPLACEMENT OF THE AXLE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 6, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FOREST RIVER'S WARRANTY DEPARTMENT AT 1-574-534-3167 OR DEXTER AXLE AT 1-800-400-2164.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: SANDPIPER.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)