Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V480000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V480000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2016 sandpiper and sierra recreational vehicles manufactured october 15, 2013, to july 13, 2015 Includes 207 affected units, Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/FMVSS 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2016 sandpiper and sierra recreational vehicles manufactured october 15, 2013, to july 13, 2015

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 sandpiper and sierra recreational vehicles manufactured october 15, 2013, to july 13, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certification labels with an inaccurate gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 567, "certification."

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a new set of corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began on august 25, 2015. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-8386. Forest river's number for this recall is 03-07292015-0067.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V480000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-07-30T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect gvwr on certification label/fmvss 567
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 207

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 03-07292015-0067
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 sandpiper and sierra recreational vehicles manufactured october 15, 2013, to july 13, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certification labels with an inaccurate gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 567, "certification."
Consequence Summary: Inaccurate weight information can mislead an owner as to the vehicle's weight carrying capacity which could result in vehicle overloading and a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a new set of corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began on august 25, 2015. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-8386. Forest river's number for this recall is 03-07292015-0067.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 15V480000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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