NHTSA Recall 15V553000: Glass, side/rear (visibility)
Forest River, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,736 vehicles. It affects 2016 Shasta Airflyte.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V553000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 53-08282015-0081 |
| Component | VISIBILITY › GLASS, SIDE/REAR |
| Report received | September 2, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 22, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Forest River Inc. (Forest River) is realling certain model year 2016 Shasta Airflyte 16 and Shasta Airflyte 19 trailers manufactured September 26, 2014 to August 17, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the rear exit window glass may come loose and fall out due to poor adhesion.
Safety risk
If the rear window glass detaches, it could fall onto the road and be a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the trailers to verify that the windows are properly secured. Any window that fails the inspection process will be replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on September 22, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8717. Forest River's number for this recall is 53-08282015-0081.
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 15V553000
| 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.