2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT RECALL - #15V128000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Wildcat WCF275CKX, WCF272RLX, WCF295RSX, WCF293REX, WCF282RKX, and WCF312BHX recreational fifth wheel trailers manufactured November 6, 2014, to February 18, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Federal Certification Labels that incorrectly state the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) to be 13,000lbs. when the correct GVWR is 11,999lbs. As such, these trailers fail to conform to Part 567, "Certification."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
11/6/2014 - 2/18/2015 |
| Recalled on |
3/4/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
3/24/2015 |
| # Affected |
94 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Wildcat WCF275CKX, WCF272RLX, WCF295RSX, WCF293REX, WCF282RKX, and WCF312BHX recreational fifth wheel trailers manufactured November 6, 2014, to February 18, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with Federal Certification Labels that incorrectly state the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) to be 13,000lbs. when the correct GVWR is 11,999lbs. As such, these trailers fail to conform to Part 567, "Certification." |
| Consequences |
If the trailer is overloaded, the trailer pin box (the connection point for the trailer to the vehicle) may fail, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River will notify owners and will send corrected Federal Certification Labels, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. |
| 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 |
2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT Recall for EQUIPMENT
2015 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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