Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V059000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V059000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016 wildcat recreational trailers, models wcf28sgx, wcf29rkp, wcf29rlx, and wcf31sax, manufactured from september 25, 2015, through january 20, 2016 Includes 52 affected units, Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 wildcat recreational trailers, models wcf28sgx, wcf29rkp, wcf29rlx, and wcf31sax, manufactured from september 25, 2015, through january 20, 2016

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 wildcat recreational trailers, models wcf28sgx, wcf29rkp, wcf29rlx, and wcf31sax, manufactured from september 25, 2015, through january 20, 2016. the affected vehicles may have been produced with an incorrect federal placard that has an improperly reduced gross axle weight rating (gawr) of 3500lbs. the correct gawr is 5200lbs. 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 provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on february 19, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-2071. forest river's number for this recall is 23-01262016-0131.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V059000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-02-03T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect information on federal placard/part 567
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 52

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 23-01262016-0131
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 wildcat recreational trailers, models wcf28sgx, wcf29rkp, wcf29rlx, and wcf31sax, manufactured from september 25, 2015, through january 20, 2016. the affected vehicles may have been produced with an incorrect federal placard that has an improperly reduced gross axle weight rating (gawr) of 3500lbs. the correct gawr is 5200lbs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Consequence Summary: Incorrect federal placard information such as the gross axle weight rating could lead to reduced handling of the vehicle, potentially leading to loss of control or a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on february 19, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-2071. forest river's number for this recall is 23-01262016-0131.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 16V059000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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