Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2017-2019 Coachment Crossfit vehicles
— Recall Campaign #18V233000
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Coachment Crossfit vehicles. The Federal Placards on these vehicles incorrectly list a rear axle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) that exceeds the GAWR assigned by the chassis manufacturer.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 201 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V233000
| Manufacturer: | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 16, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V233000 |
| Units affected: | 201 |
- Description:
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Coachment Crossfit vehicles. The Federal Placards on these vehicles incorrectly list a rear axle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) that exceeds the GAWR assigned by the chassis manufacturer.
- Consequeces:
- The incorrect GAWR may cause the operator to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Forest River has notified owners and provided a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8590. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-0699.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.