Suspension leaf spring/lippert
Defect Summary
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 salem travel trailers manufactured from september 25, 2009, through january 13, 2011. the bottom leaf on the leaf springs may rotate out of position and make contact with the tire.
Safety Consequence
This will cause the tire to blow out without warning and a loss of control of the vehicle resulting in property damage and/or personal injury or death.
Corrective Action
Dealers will place two square bend "u" bolts with washers and nuts and retaining plate that will be centered on the spring center bolt to restrain the lower spring leaf. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on february 3, 2011. owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.
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FAQ: Recall 11V017000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 11V017000?
NHTSA recall 11V017000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on January 14, 2011. It addresses: Suspension leaf spring/lippert. The recall affects approximately 115 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V017000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.