NHTSA Recall 15V231000: Non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 691 vehicles. It affects 24 models including the Amera-Lite Wattx.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V231000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 51-03312015-0025 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | April 20, 2015 |
| Owner notification | June 16, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Amera-Lite ATTX and WATTX, Forest River Cherokee, Cherokee Grey Wolf, Cherokee Wolf Pup, Salem, Salem Laminated, Salem Limited Edition, Vengeance, Wildwood, Wildwood Laminated, and Wildwood Limited Edition, Cargo Mate Blazer, E Series, E Series Wedge, Eliminator, and Qualifier, Continental Cargo Auto Master, Elite Series, Tailwind and Value Hauler, Coachmen Catalina and Freedom Express, Palomino Puma and US Cargo Patriot X, Phantom, Trail & Sport and Trail Master trailers manufactured March 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Safety risk
If the wheel studs break, the wheel could detach from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected wheel hub, free of charge. The recall began on June 16, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-03312015-0025.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V231000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Amera-Lite Wattx | 2016 |
| Ameralite Attx | 2016 |
| Cargo Mate Blazer | 2016 |
| Cargo Mate E Series | 2016 |
| Cargo Mate E Series Wedge | 2016 |
| Cargo Mate Eliminator | 2016 |
| Cargo Mate Qualifier | 2016 |
| Coachmen Catalina | 2016 |
| Coachmen Freedom Express | 2016 |
| Continental Cargo Auto Master | 2016 |
| Continental Cargo Elite Series | 2016 |
| Continental Cargo Tailwind | 2016 |
| Continental Cargo Value Hauler | 2016 |
| Forest River Cherokee | 2016 |
| Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf | 2016 |
| Forest River Cherokee Wolf Pup | 2016 |
| Forest River Salem | 2016 |
| Forest River Vengeance | 2016 |
| Forest River Wildwood | 2016 |
| Palomino Puma | 2016 |
| US Cargo Patriot X | 2016 |
| US Cargo Phantom | 2016 |
| US Cargo Trail & Sport | 2016 |
| US Cargo Trail Master | 2016 |
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.