Hitch head gvwr less than label/part 567
Defect Summary
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 cedar creek silver back recreational vehicles manufactured october 23, 2014, to july 2, 2015. The gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) that is less than the vehicle's gvwr represented on its certification label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 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 1-260-593-2417. Forest river's number for this recall is 20-07282015-0066.
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FAQ: Recall 15V484000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V484000?
NHTSA recall 15V484000 was issued by Forest River, Inc. on August 4, 2015. It addresses: Hitch head gvwr less than label/part 567. The recall affects approximately 91 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 15V484000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20-07282015-0066. 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.