Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V094000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V094000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2016 coachmen galleria motorhomes manufactured from october 30, 2015, through february 15, 2016 Includes 23 affected units, Incorrect Federal Placard/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2016 coachmen galleria motorhomes manufactured from october 30, 2015, through february 15, 2016

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 coachmen galleria motorhomes manufactured from october 30, 2015, through february 15, 2016. The federal placards on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the number of seatbelts as zero. additionally, the placards did not factor in the fresh water capacity in the vehicle weight calculation and the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) is missing from the 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 corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on march 3, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service 1-574-825-8628. forest river's number for this recall is 225-02102016-0134.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V094000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-02-18T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect federal placard/part 567
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 23

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 225-02102016-0134
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 coachmen galleria motorhomes manufactured from october 30, 2015, through february 15, 2016. The federal placards on the affected vehicles incorrectly lists the number of seatbelts as zero. additionally, the placards did not factor in the fresh water capacity in the vehicle weight calculation and the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) is missing from the label. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Consequence Summary: Without the gvwr listed on the label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on march 3, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service 1-574-825-8628. forest river's number for this recall is 225-02102016-0134.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-fgf8-exm3_wnss
NHTSA ID: 16V094000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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