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
makesAndModels2018 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.