Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V549000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V549000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2017 rockwood and flagstaff trailers manufactured july 8, 2016, to july 11, 2016 Includes 4 affected units, Incorrect Tire PSI on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2017 rockwood and flagstaff trailers manufactured july 8, 2016, to july 11, 2016

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 rockwood and flagstaff trailers manufactured july 8, 2016, to july 11, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with a federal placard that incorrectly indicates that the st225/75r15d tires have a recommended pressure of 50 psi. these tires should be maintained at 65psi. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on september 18, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-2640. forest river's number for this recall is 10-07192016-0230.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V549000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-07-22T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect tire psi on federal placard/fmvss 110
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10-07192016-0230
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 rockwood and flagstaff trailers manufactured july 8, 2016, to july 11, 2016. the affected vehicles are equipped with a federal placard that incorrectly indicates that the st225/75r15d tires have a recommended pressure of 50 psi. these tires should be maintained at 65psi. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Consequence Summary: If the tires are run at a low pressure, they may overheat and fail, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on september 18, 2015. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-2640. forest river's number for this recall is 10-07192016-0230.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-r3gz.v8hx~zyxg
NHTSA ID: 16V549000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
Meta: { }
Recall Link: