Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V060000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V060000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2017 xlr fifth-wheel recreational vehicles Includes 6 affected units, Incorrect Vehicle Information on Label/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2017 xlr fifth-wheel recreational vehicles
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 xlr fifth-wheel recreational vehicles. these vehicles have a federal placard that identifies the vehicle as a "travel trailer" when the placard should state "fifth-wheel." also, the vin does not correspond to the type of vehicle. 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 new corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on february 22, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. forest river's number for this recall is 45-0132016-0312.