NHTSA Recall 15V552000: Tires and non-powered axle assembly (suspension)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,736 vehicles. It affects 2016 Shasta Airflyte.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V552000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 53-08282015-0082 |
| Components | TIRES; SUSPENSION › REAR › AXLE › NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | September 2, 2015 |
| Owner notification | October 8, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014, to August 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the tire and the wheel well at the top of the tire tread and also at the inner sidewall.
Safety risk
If there is insufficient tire clearance, the tire may rub, resulting in sudden tire failure which could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new axle that provides the proper clearance between the tire and the wheel well, free of charge. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-08282015-0082.
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 15V552000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Shasta Airflyte | 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.