Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #07V568000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V568000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 64 affected units, HITCH PIN BOX LABEL INCORRECT, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain fifth wheel trailers, the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) label located on the front of the hitch pin box of the unit contains an improper listing of the gvwr.

Corrective Action

Owners were mailed a corrected label as well as installation instructions. the customer will have the option for dealers to install this label if they prefer. the recall began on october 1, 2007. owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V568000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2007-12-14T00:00:00

Subject: Hitch pin box label incorrect

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 64

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain fifth wheel trailers, the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) label located on the front of the hitch pin box of the unit contains an improper listing of the gvwr.

Consequence Summary: This label is giving conflicting gvwr information. the gvwr of the trailer is 18,000 lbs and the hitch label is reading 15,500.

Corrective Action: Owners were mailed a corrected label as well as installation instructions. the customer will have the option for dealers to install this label if they prefer. the recall began on october 1, 2007. owners may contact forest river at 574-389-4600.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-956g~ergu~yri5

NHTSA ID: 07V568000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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