Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V466000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V466000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2017 spartan toyhaulers, model stf3712x, manufactured march 31, 2016, to june 17, 2016 Includes 11 affected units, Incorrect Axle Information on Placard/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2017 spartan toyhaulers, model stf3712x, manufactured march 31, 2016, to june 17, 2016

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 spartan toyhaulers, model stf3712x, manufactured march 31, 2016, to june 17, 2016. the federal certification label incorrectly states that the vehicle has a third axle with two extra tires, however, the vehicle is only equipped with two axles and four tires. 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 corrected federal placards, free of charge. the recall began on july 27, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-3033. forest river's number for this recall is 61-03032016-0211.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V466000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-06-27T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect axle information on placard/part 567
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 11

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 61-03032016-0211
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 spartan toyhaulers, model stf3712x, manufactured march 31, 2016, to june 17, 2016. the federal certification label incorrectly states that the vehicle has a third axle with two extra tires, however, the vehicle is only equipped with two axles and four tires. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Consequence Summary: If the owner follows the information on the federal placard label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install corrected federal placards, free of charge. the recall began on july 27, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-3033. forest river's number for this recall is 61-03032016-0211.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-z7ev-h3t9~hwku
NHTSA ID: 16V466000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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