Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V218000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V218000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2017 salem and wildwood recreational vehicles Includes 6 affected units, Incorrect GAWR on Federal Placard/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017 salem and wildwood recreational vehicles

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 salem and wildwood recreational vehicles. the federal placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the gross axle weight rating capacity (gawr) being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a capacity of 4,400 lbs. 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 provide a new federal placard with the correct gawr, free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-4058. forest river's number for this recall is 27-03292017-0362.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V218000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-03-31T00:00:00

Subject: Incorrect gawr on federal placard/part 567

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 27-03292017-0362

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 salem and wildwood recreational vehicles. the federal placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the gross axle weight rating capacity (gawr) being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a capacity of 4,400 lbs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Consequence Summary: The incorrect gawr may result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new federal placard with the correct gawr, free of charge. the recall began on april 18, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-4058. forest river's number for this recall is 27-03292017-0362.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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SID: row-f94n~44f4-dmhf

NHTSA ID: 17V218000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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