Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V346000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V346000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2016-2017 vibe recreational trailers, model orvbt236rbs-64 Includes 11 affected units, Incorrect Tire Size on Federal Placard/FMVSS 110, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2016-2017 vibe recreational trailers, model orvbt236rbs-64

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2017 vibe recreational trailers, model orvbt236rbs-64. the federal placard has incorrect rear tire information, indicating st205/75r15c tires inflated to 50psi, when the actual tires are size st225/75r15d inflated to 65psi. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners will provide them a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on june 6, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-541-644-8063. forest river's number for this recall is 64-05232017-0413.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V346000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-05-26T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect tire size on federal placard/fmvss 110
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 11

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 64-05232017-0413
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2017 vibe recreational trailers, model orvbt236rbs-64. the federal placard has incorrect rear tire information, indicating st205/75r15c tires inflated to 50psi, when the actual tires are size st225/75r15d inflated to 65psi. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, "tire selection and rims."
Consequence Summary: The incorrect tire information can cause the operator to install the wrong size and load range of replacement tires, or underinflate the existing tires. either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners will provide them a corrected federal placard, free of charge. the recall began on june 6, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-541-644-8063. forest river's number for this recall is 64-05232017-0413.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-5959_3ws7~kczv
NHTSA ID: 17V346000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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