Forest River, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #17V514000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V514000 by Forest River, Inc.. Affecting 2018 prime time recreational trailers, models wcf32wb, wcf34wb, and wcf37wb Includes 33 affected units, Incorrect GAWR on Federal Placards/Part 567, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018 prime time recreational trailers, models wcf32wb, wcf34wb, and wcf37wb

Defect Summary

Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 prime time recreational trailers, models wcf32wb, wcf34wb, and wcf37wb. the gross axle weight rating (gawr) on the federal placard is listed as 6,160lbs when the axle is only rated for 6,000lbs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Corrective Action

Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect federal placard and cargo carrying capacity label, free of charge. the recall began on september 8, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. forest river's number for this recall is 61-0506.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V514000
Manufacturer: Forest River, Inc.
Report Received Date: 2017-08-18T00:00:00
Subject: Incorrect gawr on federal placards/part 567
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 33

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 61-0506
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2018 prime time recreational trailers, models wcf32wb, wcf34wb, and wcf37wb. the gross axle weight rating (gawr) on the federal placard is listed as 6,160lbs when the axle is only rated for 6,000lbs. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."
Consequence Summary: The incorrect gawr may cause the vehicle to be overloaded and the axle to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect federal placard and cargo carrying capacity label, free of charge. the recall began on september 8, 2017. owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. forest river's number for this recall is 61-0506.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 17V514000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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