Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #16V846000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V846000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting model year 2017 xlr recreational trailers, models xlf413amp, xlf422amp, wzxlf422amp and xlf380amp, manufactured september 29, 2016, to november 8, 2016 Includes 5 affected units, Incorrect Information on Federal Placard/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2017 xlr recreational trailers, models xlf413amp, xlf422amp, wzxlf422amp and xlf380amp, manufactured september 29, 2016, to november 8, 2016

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 xlr recreational trailers, models xlf413amp, xlf422amp, wzxlf422amp and xlf380amp, manufactured september 29, 2016, to november 8, 2016. the affected vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect federal placard that does not indicate that the vehicle has a third 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 dealers will install a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on december 1, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. forest river's number for this recall is 45-11122016-0272.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V846000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2016-11-22T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect information on federal placard/part 567
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 5

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 45-11122016-0272
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 xlr recreational trailers, models xlf413amp, xlf422amp, wzxlf422amp and xlf380amp, manufactured september 29, 2016, to november 8, 2016. the affected vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect federal placard that does not indicate that the vehicle has a third axle. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Consequence Summary: If the federal placard is missing the correct axle information, the operator may overload the trailer, causing a loss of a vehicle control and 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 december 1, 2016. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. forest river's number for this recall is 45-11122016-0272.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 16V846000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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