Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V265000 Reported June 12, 2012

Certification labels

Q: What is recall 12V265000?

NHTSA recall 12V265000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 12, 2012. It addresses: Certification labels. The recall affects approximately 7 vehicles , with the defect involving the Equipment component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Forest River, Inc. · Equipment · 7 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

12V265000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Forest River, Inc.

Component

Equipment

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

June 12, 2012

Defect Summary

Forest river is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 shasta revere recreational vehicles. the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) and cargo carrying capacity specification is incorrect on the federal certification label and the tire information label. thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, certification.

Safety Consequence

Incorrect weight information may lead to overloading, which may cause axle or tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and include the corrected labels in each letter. the safety recall began on june 28, 2012. owners should contact forest river at 574-825-7178.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 12V265000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 12V265000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12V265000?

NHTSA recall 12V265000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on June 12, 2012. It addresses: Certification labels. The recall affects approximately 7 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Forest River, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V265000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.