NHTSA Recall 11V017000: Leaf spring assembly (suspension)
FOREST RIVER, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 115 vehicles. It affects 2010–2011 Forest River Salem.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V017000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › SPRINGS › LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | January 14, 2011 |
| Owner notification | February 3, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 salem travel trailers manufactured from september 25, 2009, through january 13, 2011. The bottom leaf on the leaf springs may rotate out of position and make contact with the tire.
Safety risk
This will cause the tire to blow out without warning and a loss of control of the vehicle resulting in property damage and/or personal injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will place two square bend "u" bolts with washers and nuts and retaining plate that will be centered on the spring center bolt to restrain the lower spring leaf. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on february 3, 2011. Owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 11V017000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.