Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #15V650000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V650000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2013-2014 cherokee recreational trailers, model t19v, manufactured february 18, 2013, to august 14, 2013 Includes 19 affected units, Incorrect Tire and Rim Placard/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2014 cherokee recreational trailers, model t19v, manufactured february 18, 2013, to august 14, 2013

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 cherokee recreational trailers, model t19v, manufactured february 18, 2013, to august 14, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the federal placard displays incorrect vehicle information. the original placard indicates that the tires on the vehicle are st225/75r15d and the axle indicates a 5,200 lbs. Capacity. however, the vehicle was built with a 3,500 lbs. Axle and st205/75r15c tires, which results in a decrease in the gross vehicle weight rating. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners and provide a corrected, free of charge. The recall began on october 26, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-453-6064. forest river's number for this campaign is 17a-10082015-0094.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V650000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2015-10-13T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect tire and rim placard/part 567
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 19

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 17A-10082015-0094
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 cherokee recreational trailers, model t19v, manufactured february 18, 2013, to august 14, 2013. in the affected vehicles, the federal placard displays incorrect vehicle information. the original placard indicates that the tires on the vehicle are st225/75r15d and the axle indicates a 5,200 lbs. Capacity. however, the vehicle was built with a 3,500 lbs. Axle and st205/75r15c tires, which results in a decrease in the gross vehicle weight rating. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Consequence Summary: By relying on the incorrect tire, rim, gvwr and cargo carrying capacity information indicated on the federal placards, an owner may unknowingly overload the vehicle, possibly resulting in tire or axle failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners and provide a corrected, free of charge. The recall began on october 26, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-800-453-6064. forest river's number for this campaign is 17a-10082015-0094.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-zbrw_mwq7_abni
NHTSA ID: 15V650000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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