Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V126000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V126000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2015 xlr xlf375amp, xlr xlf380amp, xlr xlf386x12hp, xlr xlf395amp, xlr xlf415amp, and xlr xlf425amp recreational vehicles and toy haulers Includes 142 affected units, Incorrect Certification Label/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2015 xlr xlf375amp, xlr xlf380amp, xlr xlf386x12hp, xlr xlf395amp, xlr xlf415amp, and xlr xlf425amp recreational vehicles and toy haulers

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2015 xlr xlf375amp, xlr xlf380amp, xlr xlf386x12hp, xlr xlf395amp, xlr xlf415amp, and xlr xlf425amp recreational vehicles and toy haulers. the vehicles may be equipped with the incorrect hitch assembly rating information. the correct gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) is 18,000lbs, however the certification label states that the gvwr rating is 21,000lbs. as such, these trailers fail to conform to part 567, "certification."

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners and will send corrected certification, tire information, and cargo carrying capacity labels, free of charge. the recall began on march 25, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 45-03022015.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V126000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-03-03T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect certification label/part 567
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 142

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 45-03022015
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2015 xlr xlf375amp, xlr xlf380amp, xlr xlf386x12hp, xlr xlf395amp, xlr xlf415amp, and xlr xlf425amp recreational vehicles and toy haulers. the vehicles may be equipped with the incorrect hitch assembly rating information. the correct gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) is 18,000lbs, however the certification label states that the gvwr rating is 21,000lbs. as such, these trailers fail to conform to part 567, "certification."
Consequence Summary: If the trailer is loaded based on the incorrect gvwr, the hitch assembly would be overloaded which may result in hitch assembly failure, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners and will send corrected certification, tire information, and cargo carrying capacity labels, free of charge. the recall began on march 25, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 45-03022015.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 15V126000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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