Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain 2024 Sabre fifth wheels
— Recall Campaign #23V611000
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sabre fifth wheels. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect cargo carrying capacity (CCC) and dry weight, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars" and 49 CFR Part 567 "Certification."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 66 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V611000
| Manufacturer: | Forest River, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | September 01, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V611000 |
| Units affected: | 66 |
- Description:
- Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2024 Sabre fifth wheels. The Federal Placard indicates an incorrect cargo carrying capacity (CCC) and dry weight, which can result in an overloaded vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars" and 49 CFR Part 567 "Certification."
- Consequeces:
- An overloaded vehicle can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will mail owners a new Federal Placard, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 12, 2023. Owners may contact Forest River Customer Service at 1-260-499-2100. Forest River's number for this recall is 62-1671.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.