2016 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE RECALL - #15V299000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Vengeance trailers, model numbers VGF377V, VGF378V, VGF394V13, VGF396V, BWZVGF377V, BWZVGF394V13, BWZVGF378V, and BWZVGF396V. The affected trailers may be equipped with incorrect certification labels that state the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is 18,500 pounds when the actual GVWR is 18,000 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations number 567, "Certification."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
8/7/2014 - 5/12/2015 |
| Recalled on |
5/20/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
6/19/2015 |
| # Affected |
361 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Vengeance trailers, model numbers VGF377V, VGF378V, VGF394V13, VGF396V, BWZVGF377V, BWZVGF394V13, BWZVGF378V, and BWZVGF396V. The affected trailers may be equipped with incorrect certification labels that state the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is 18,500 pounds when the actual GVWR is 18,000 pounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations number 567, "Certification." |
| Consequences |
The incorrect GVWR on the labels may result in the vehicle operator over loading the vehicle which could increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new corrected label, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-260-593-4005. Forest River's number for this recall is 17B-05132015-0036. |
| 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 |
2016 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
2016 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2016 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE Recall for EQUIPMENT
2016 FOREST RIVER VENGEANCE Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
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