Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V237000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V237000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2015-2016 coachmen freelander vehicles manufactured february 14, 2014, to april 1, 2015, and 2015 coachmen leprechaun vehicles manufactured on june 10, 2014 Includes 83 affected units, Incorrect Federal Certification Label/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2015-2016 coachmen freelander vehicles manufactured february 14, 2014, to april 1, 2015, and 2015 coachmen leprechaun vehicles manufactured on june 10, 2014

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 coachmen freelander vehicles manufactured february 14, 2014, to april 1, 2015, and 2015 coachmen leprechaun vehicles manufactured on june 10, 2014. the affected vehicles, manufactured on a ford 158" wheelbase chassis with a 5.4l v-8 engine, may have a federal certification label that lists an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), gross axle weight rating (gawr) and wrong cargo carrying capacity information. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners and will provide replacement labels with the corrected information, free of charge. the recall began on april 17, 2015. owners may contact coachmen customer service at 1-800-453-6064. forest river's number for this recall is 51-04172015-0031.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V237000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-04-21T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect federal certification label/part 567
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 83

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 51-04172015-0031
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 coachmen freelander vehicles manufactured february 14, 2014, to april 1, 2015, and 2015 coachmen leprechaun vehicles manufactured on june 10, 2014. the affected vehicles, manufactured on a ford 158" wheelbase chassis with a 5.4l v-8 engine, may have a federal certification label that lists an incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr), gross axle weight rating (gawr) and wrong cargo carrying capacity information. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Consequence Summary: With incorrect gvwr, gawr, and cargo carrying capacity information, the operator may overload the trailer, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners and will provide replacement labels with the corrected information, free of charge. the recall began on april 17, 2015. owners may contact coachmen customer service at 1-800-453-6064. forest river's number for this recall is 51-04172015-0031.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-qe4j.9xhs-2dcv
NHTSA ID: 15V237000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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