Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #09V375000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V375000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 160 affected units, PLACARD INFORMATION/PART 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Forest river is recalling model year 2010 sierra and sandpiper recreational travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." on the tire loading information placard and the cargo carrying capacity (ccc) placard the ccc is equal to the gvwr except for the fifth wheel trailers. There is a preloaded weight for the weight of the tripod support frame that the hitch plate rests on while being weighed.

Corrective Action

Customers must take their unit to a forest river dealer to have it weighed empty and dry at a certified weight scale and the information recorded on the enclosed card and mailed to forest river customer service department to receive the correct placard. this service will be performed for you free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during november 2009. owners may contact forest river at 574-534-3167.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V375000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2009-09-30T00:00:00

Subject: Placard information/part 567

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 160

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Forest river is recalling model year 2010 sierra and sandpiper recreational travel trailers and fifth wheel trailers for failing to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." on the tire loading information placard and the cargo carrying capacity (ccc) placard the ccc is equal to the gvwr except for the fifth wheel trailers. There is a preloaded weight for the weight of the tripod support frame that the hitch plate rests on while being weighed.

Consequence Summary: The unit may be overloaded and cause tire failure which may lead to a crash.

Corrective Action: Customers must take their unit to a forest river dealer to have it weighed empty and dry at a certified weight scale and the information recorded on the enclosed card and mailed to forest river customer service department to receive the correct placard. this service will be performed for you free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during november 2009. owners may contact forest river at 574-534-3167.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V375000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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