The slide mechanism and gear rack are out of spec per their manufacturer of the component (schwintek inverted gear rack). On my unit the sh part of the rack has failed (possibly because of improper installation) and I am afraid that if the slide is not secured by the gear rack that it could slip out while the vehicle is in motion. Lippert ds have a TSB for this, but apparently dsnt apply to my date range. Lippert TSB is 146-001-2022. Forest river tells me this can happen over time from usage. Lippert (schwintek mfg) says: The concern appears to stem from an out-of-spec installation. We recommend reaching out to the coach manufacturer, as they may participate in resolving the issue Neither company appear to be concerned for safety