Incorrect gvwr on certification label/fmvss 567
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 sandpiper and sierra recreational vehicles manufactured october 15, 2013, to july 13, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certification labels with an inaccurate gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr). Thus, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standards (fmvss) no. 567, "certification."
Safety Consequence
Inaccurate weight information can mislead an owner as to the vehicle's weight carrying capacity which could result in vehicle overloading and a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a new set of corrected certification labels, free of charge. The recall began on august 25, 2015. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-534-8386. Forest river's number for this recall is 03-07292015-0067.
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FAQ: Recall 15V480000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V480000?
NHTSA recall 15V480000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on July 30, 2015. It addresses: Incorrect gvwr on certification label/fmvss 567. The recall affects approximately 207 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 15V480000 or the manufacturer campaign number 03-07292015-0067. 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.