Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V612000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V612000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2018 forester motorhomes, model frc3271sf Includes 6 affected units, Inaccurate Information on Label/FMVSS 120, 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2018 forester motorhomes, model frc3271sf

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 forester motorhomes, model frc3271sf. the federal placard may inaccurately state that the vehicle has single rear wheels and tires, when the vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels and tires. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 120, "wheels and rims-other than passenger cars" and fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners and will provide a corrected placard, free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 34-0528.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V612000

Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.

Report Received Date: 2017-10-02T00:00:00

Subject: Inaccurate information on label/fmvss 120, 567

Component: Equipment

Potentially Affected Units: 6

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 34-0528

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 forester motorhomes, model frc3271sf. the federal placard may inaccurately state that the vehicle has single rear wheels and tires, when the vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels and tires. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 120, "wheels and rims-other than passenger cars" and fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Consequence Summary: The federal placards may cause the operator to not properly maintain the tires and/or wheels. failure to maintain the tires may lead to improper handling, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners and will provide a corrected placard, free of charge. the recall began on october 18, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-206-7600. forest river's number for this recall is 34-0528.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 100

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