2018 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO RECALL - #18V162000
RECALL FOR TIRES
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Stealth Evo recreational trailers, model SJT2850-CA. The Federal Placard on these vehicles indicate a tire size of ST205/75R15 Load Range E, when the tires installed on the vehicle are ST225/75R15 Load Range E. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2018 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
10/31/2017 - 12/31/2017 |
| Recalled on |
3/12/2018 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/15/2018 |
| # Affected |
28 |
| Recalled for |
TIRES |
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| Description |
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Stealth Evo recreational trailers, model SJT2850-CA. The Federal Placard on these vehicles indicate a tire size of ST205/75R15 Load Range E, when the tires installed on the vehicle are ST225/75R15 Load Range E. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims," and the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." |
| Consequences |
If the placard indicates the wrong tire information, the owner could install incorrect replacement tires, resulting in premature tire wear or failure, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River has notified owners, and dealers will install a corrected federal placard with correct tire and rim information, free of charge. The recall began on March 15, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-909-873-3777. Forest River's number for this recall is 19-0661. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2018 FOREST RIVER STEALTH EVO Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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