Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #18V066000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V066000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2018 cherokee recreational trailers Includes 75 affected units, Side Marker Light and Reflector/FMVSS 108, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018 cherokee recreational trailers

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 cherokee recreational trailers. the amber side marker lights are not located as far to the front as feasible on the vehicle. additionally, the vehicles may also be missing the intermediate side reflex reflectors located at, or near, the midpoint of the vehicle. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install amber side marker lights as far forward as feasible, and mount side marker reflectors, free of charge. the recall began on february 16, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 75-0613.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V066000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2018-01-22T00:00:00
Subject: Side marker light and reflector/fmvss 108
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 75

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 75-0613
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 cherokee recreational trailers. the amber side marker lights are not located as far to the front as feasible on the vehicle. additionally, the vehicles may also be missing the intermediate side reflex reflectors located at, or near, the midpoint of the vehicle. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
Consequence Summary: If the marker lights are in the wrong location or if the reflectors are missing, it can reduce the visibility of the vehicle to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install amber side marker lights as far forward as feasible, and mount side marker reflectors, free of charge. the recall began on february 16, 2018. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-260-499-2100. forest river's number for this recall is 75-0613.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 52

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NHTSA ID: 18V066000
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