Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Sabre trailers
— Recall Campaign #19V151000
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Sabre trailers. The Federal Placard may incorrectly state that the trailer has 6,000 lb. capacity axles when the trailer actually has 5,200 lb. capacity axles.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
19V151000
| Manufacturer: | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 01, 2019 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 19V151000 |
| Units affected: | 4 |
- Description:
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2019 Forest River Sabre trailers. The Federal Placard may incorrectly state that the trailer has 6,000 lb. capacity axles when the trailer actually has 5,200 lb. capacity axles.
- Consequeces:
- The incorrect label can cause the operator to overload the vehicle, which may lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of crash.
- Corrective action:
- Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will provide replacement placards that indicate the correct axle weight rating, free of charge. The recall began March 8, 2019. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-2100. The Forest River number for this recall is 62-0972.
- 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.