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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 14V220000

2014 Forest River Xlr — Equipment: other: labels

Published April 29, 2014 · Recall initiated: April 23, 2014

Summary

NHTSA records recall 14V220000, published April 29, 2014 and initiated April 23, 2014. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2014 Forest River Xlr — Equipment: other: labels.

What's the hazard

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 XLR XLT29HSF travel trailers manufactured October 10, 2013, through April 16, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Federal Certification label incorrectly states that the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 11,135 pounds instead of the correct GVWR of 9,774 pounds as well as incorrectly stating the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 5,080 pounds instead of the correct GAWR of 4,400 pounds. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification.

What to do

Forest River will notify owners and will supply a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383.

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Recall details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
XLR
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2014 FOREST RIVER XLR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2014 Forest River Xlr — Equipment: other: labels recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V220000 on April 29, 2014. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2014 XLR XLT29HSF travel trailers manufactured October 10, 2013, through April 16, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Federal Certification label incorrectly states that the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is 11,135 pounds instead of the correct GVWR of 9,774 pounds as well as incorrectly stating the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) as 5,080 pounds instead of the correct GAWR of 4,400 pounds. As such, the vehicles do not conform to Part 567, "Certification.

What should I do if I have this product?

Forest River will notify owners and will supply a corrected certification label, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2014. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-353-7383.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: XLR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)