Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V283000 Reported May 13, 2015

Tie rod jam nut may have been left loose

Forest River, Inc. · Steering · 226 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V283000
Manufacturer Campaign
35-05262015-0038
Manufacturer
Component
Steering
Vehicles Affected
226
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 13, 2015
Completion Rate
72.12

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 glaval universal, titan ii, titan ii low floor, legacy, concorde ii, and entourage transit buses manufactured april 9, 2014, to october 6, 2014. during the alignment process, a tie rod jam nut my have been left loose.

Safety Consequence

A loose tie rod jam nut may result in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tie rod end jam nut, tightening it as needed, free of charge. the recall began on june 8, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-445-2825 extension 138. forest river's number for this recall is 35-05262015-0038.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V283000 or campaign 35-05262015-0038.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V283000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V283000?

NHTSA recall 15V283000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on May 13, 2015. It addresses: Tie rod jam nut may have been left loose. The recall affects approximately 226 vehicles, with the defect involving the Steering component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V283000 or the manufacturer campaign number 35-05262015-0038. 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.