Trailer tire may contact the floor
Defect Summary
Forest river is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 rockwood, windjammer, vlite and flagstaff travel trailers manufactured february 3, 2012, through february 4, 2013. when an affected trailer hits a large bump or pot hole, the trailer tire may contact the bottom of the floor.
Safety Consequence
As a result, the tire may become damaged and possibly blow out which may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will add a lift kit between the frame and the axle mounting brackets, free of charge. owners may contact forest river at 1-574-825-7178.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Forest River, Inc. or involving Suspension.
FAQ: Recall 13V554000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13V554000?
NHTSA recall 13V554000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on November 7, 2013. It addresses: Trailer tire may contact the floor. The recall affects approximately 721 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 13V554000 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.