2017 FOREST RIVER XLR RECALL - #17V060000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 XLR fifth-wheel recreational vehicles. These vehicles have a Federal Placard that identifies the vehicle as a "Travel Trailer" when the placard should state "Fifth-Wheel." Also, the VIN does not correspond to the type of vehicle. 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 XLR |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
10/31/2016 - 1/5/2017 |
| Recalled on |
2/1/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
2/22/2017 |
| # Affected |
6 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 XLR fifth-wheel recreational vehicles. These vehicles have a Federal Placard that identifies the vehicle as a "Travel Trailer" when the placard should state "Fifth-Wheel." Also, the VIN does not correspond to the type of vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." |
| Consequences |
With the incorrect information, the operator may attempt to tow the vehicle incorrectly, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River will notify owners, and will provide a new corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0132016-0312. |
| 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 XLR Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2017 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for TIRES
2017 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2017 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2017 FOREST RIVER XLR Recall for EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL, INTEGRATED JACK/LEVELER/STABILIZER
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