Incorrect gvwr on certification label/part 567
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 vengeance vehicles manufactured december 20, 2013, to november 3, 2014. The gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) is less than the vehicle's gvwr represented on its certification label. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Safety Consequence
A customer may be confused as to actual gvwr of the vehicle, as well as the vehicle's load carrying capacity. misinformation as to load carrying capacity can lead to vehicle overloading that can cause a tire failure and crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a new corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began on august 31, 2015. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-219-533-5934. Forest river's number for this recall is 17b-08032015-0069.
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FAQ: Recall 15V496000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V496000?
NHTSA recall 15V496000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on August 6, 2015. It addresses: Incorrect gvwr on certification label/part 567. The recall affects approximately 190 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V496000 or the manufacturer campaign number 17B-08032015-0069. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.