The defect
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Dynamax DX3 and Force motorhomes. The front axle stabilizer bracket may not properly mount to the axle, and may break as a result.
The risk
If the stabilizer bracket breaks, a sudden loss of vehicle control could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Forest River has notified owners, and a Detroit Diesel dealer will perform the recall remedy. The stabilizer brackets and I-beams will be inspected and spacers and replacement stabilizer brackets will be installed, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-348-7440 or find a Detroit Diesel location at www.detroitdiesel.com/locations/default.aspx. Forest River's number for this recall is 55-1105.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Dynamax DX3 | 2017 |
| Dynamax Force | 2017 |
Components: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamax DX3 | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
| Dynamax Force | 2017 | 0 | 1 |
Other suspension recalls in 2019
39 of the 880 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2019 concerned the suspension; Forest River, Inc. filed 592 campaigns in all.
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| 19V721000 9 Oct 2019 | Hyundai Motor America |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2019