Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #14V823000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V823000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 vibe vbt272bhs travel trailers manufactured july 15, 2014, to december 19, 2014 Includes 159 affected units, Incorrect Tire Information on Label/FMVSS 110, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 vibe vbt272bhs travel trailers manufactured july 15, 2014, to december 19, 2014
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 vibe vbt272bhs travel trailers manufactured july 15, 2014, to december 19, 2014. these trailers may have incorrect tire size and tire pressure information on the federal certification and tire labels. the information on the label lists the installed tires as st225/75r15/c inflated to 50 psi, however the tires that are actually mounted on the trailer are st225/75r15/d inflated to 65 psi. as such, these trailers fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims and motor home/recreation vehicle trailer load carrying capacity information for motor vehicles with a gvwr of 4,536 kilograms (10,000 pounds) or less."
Corrective Action
Forest river will send new labels to dealers and owners with the correct tire information, free of charge. the recall began on january 19, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-206-593-4005. forest river's number for this recall is 59-12232014.