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

makesAndModels

2017 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V060000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-01-26T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect vehicle information on label/part 567
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 45-0132016-0312
Recall Type: Vehicle
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."
Consequence Summary: With the incorrect information, the operator may attempt to tow the vehicle incorrectly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-axva_kkfq-vism
NHTSA ID: 17V060000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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