Vehicle recall 15V390000 · June 19, 2015
Forest River Hydra-Lift, Auto Plus and 4 more models
In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2013 XLR and Vengeance, 2010 Sandpiper, 2004 Auto Plus, 2008 Cargo Mate and 2015-2016 Hydra-Lift trailers. In the affected trailers, the studs that are used to attach the wheels to the axle hubs may break.
- Consequence
- 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 July 8, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-3167. Forest River's number for this recall is 51-05282015-0042.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V390000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 19, 2015
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 51-05282015-0042
- Owner notification
- July 8, 2015
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 44
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Forest River Auto Plus (2004): 2004
- Forest River Cargo Mate (2008): 2008
- Forest River Hydra-Lift (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
- Forest River Sandpiper (2010): 2010
- Forest River Vengeance (2013): 2013
- Forest River XLR (2013): 2013
Has your Forest River been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Forest River dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.