Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V496000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V496000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2014-2015 vengeance vehicles manufactured december 20, 2013, to november 3, 2014 Includes 190 affected units, Incorrect GVWR on Certification Label/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014-2015 vengeance vehicles manufactured december 20, 2013, to november 3, 2014

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."

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V496000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2015-08-06T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect gvwr on certification label/part 567

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 190

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17B-08032015-0069

Recall Type: Vehicle

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."

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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NHTSA ID: 15V496000

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