Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #11V010000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V010000 by Forest River, Inc.. Includes 2,741 affected units, CLEARANCE LIGHTING/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Forest river is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 r-pod travel trailers manufactured from october 27, 2008, through november 20, 2010, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles do not have the required clearance lights.

Corrective Action

Forest river?s petition for relief from remedy based on its belief that the noncompliance was inconsequential to motor vehicle safety was denied by nhtsa on may 16, 2012. accordingly, forest river will conduct a safety recall campaign. the safety recall began in may 2012. owners nay contact forest river at 1-574-642-3119.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V010000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2011-01-12T00:00:00

Subject: Clearance lighting/fmvss 108

Component: Exterior Lighting

Potentially Affected Units: 2,741

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Forest river is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 r-pod travel trailers manufactured from october 27, 2008, through november 20, 2010, for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." these vehicles do not have the required clearance lights.

Consequence Summary: This could render the vehicle less visible to other motorist during hours of darkness, possibly resulting in a crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

Corrective Action: Forest river?s petition for relief from remedy based on its belief that the noncompliance was inconsequential to motor vehicle safety was denied by nhtsa on may 16, 2012. accordingly, forest river will conduct a safety recall campaign. the safety recall began in may 2012. owners nay contact forest river at 1-574-642-3119.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-bcj3_4vck~vzpe

NHTSA ID: 11V010000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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