Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V787000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V787000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2017 salem recreational trailers, model smt186rb, manufactured october 13, 2016 through october 21, 2016 and model year 2017 wildwood recreational trailers, model wdt186rb, manufactured october 7, 2016, through october 21, 2016 Includes 92 affected units, Incorrect Axle Information on Placard/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2017 salem recreational trailers, model smt186rb, manufactured october 13, 2016 through october 21, 2016 and model year 2017 wildwood recreational trailers, model wdt186rb, manufactured october 7, 2016, through october 21, 2016
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 salem recreational trailers, model smt186rb, manufactured october 13, 2016 through october 21, 2016 and model year 2017 wildwood recreational trailers, model wdt186rb, manufactured october 7, 2016, through october 21, 2016. The federal placard label and the vin incorrectly states that the vehicle has two axles, while the vehicle is only equipped with one axle. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners and will provide a corrected certificate of origin, federal placard and vin plate for each trailer, free of charge. the recall began on november 22, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-1251. forest river's number for this recall is 6-10252016-0262.