2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD RECALL - #17V218000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a capacity of 4,400 lbs. As such, these 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 |
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
9/28/2016 - 11/23/2016 |
| Recalled on |
4/3/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
4/18/2017 |
| # Affected |
6 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a capacity of 4,400 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." |
| Consequences |
The incorrect GAWR may result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-03292017-0362. |
| 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 |
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Recall for TIRES
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Recall for TIRES
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Recall for EQUIPMENT
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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