Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V128000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V128000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015 wildcat wcf275ckx, wcf272rlx, wcf295rsx, wcf293rex, wcf282rkx, and wcf312bhx recreational fifth wheel trailers manufactured november 6, 2014, to february 18, 2015 Includes 94 affected units, Incorrect GVWR Rating on Label/FMVSS 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015 wildcat wcf275ckx, wcf272rlx, wcf295rsx, wcf293rex, wcf282rkx, and wcf312bhx recreational fifth wheel trailers manufactured november 6, 2014, to february 18, 2015

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 wildcat wcf275ckx, wcf272rlx, wcf295rsx, wcf293rex, wcf282rkx, and wcf312bhx recreational fifth wheel trailers manufactured november 6, 2014, to february 18, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with federal certification labels that incorrectly state the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) to be 13,000lbs. When the correct gvwr is 11,999lbs. as such, these trailers fail to conform to part 567, "certification."

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners and will send corrected federal certification labels, free of charge. the recall began on march 24, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V128000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-03-04T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect gvwr rating on label/fmvss 567
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 94

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015 wildcat wcf275ckx, wcf272rlx, wcf295rsx, wcf293rex, wcf282rkx, and wcf312bhx recreational fifth wheel trailers manufactured november 6, 2014, to february 18, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with federal certification labels that incorrectly state the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) to be 13,000lbs. When the correct gvwr is 11,999lbs. as such, these trailers fail to conform to part 567, "certification."
Consequence Summary: If the trailer is overloaded, the trailer pin box (the connection point for the trailer to the vehicle) may fail, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners and will send corrected federal certification labels, free of charge. the recall began on march 24, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-p5tq-as5m-4dbh
NHTSA ID: 15V128000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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