NHTSA vehicle safety data
2012 Forest River Windjammer Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2012 Forest River Windjammer has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Forest River dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2012 Forest River Windjammer. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA #13V554000Reported November 7, 2013 · Forest River, Inc.
Potentially affected: 721 vehicles
Defect description
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.
Manufacturer remedy
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.
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.
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