2015 Vibe Vbt272bhs — Equipment: other: labels
Published December 29, 2014 · Recall initiated: December 29, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V823000, published December 29, 2014. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2015 Vibe Vbt272bhs — Equipment: other: labels.
What's the hazard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Vibe VBT272BHS travel trailers manufactured July 15, 2014, to December 19, 2014. These trailers may have incorrect tire size and tire pressure information on the Federal Certification and Tire labels. The information on the label lists the installed tires as ST225/75R15/C inflated to 50 PSI, however the tires that are actually mounted on the trailer are ST225/75R15/D inflated to 65 PSI. As such, these trailers fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds) or Less.
What to do
Forest River will send new labels to dealers and owners with the correct tire information, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-206-593-4005. Forest River's number for this recall is 59-12232014.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VIBE
- Model
- VBT272BHS
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2015 VIBE VBT272BHS
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2015 Vibe Vbt272bhs — Equipment: other: labels recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V823000 on December 29, 2014. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2015 Vibe VBT272BHS travel trailers manufactured July 15, 2014, to December 19, 2014. These trailers may have incorrect tire size and tire pressure information on the Federal Certification and Tire labels. The information on the label lists the installed tires as ST225/75R15/C inflated to 50 PSI, however the tires that are actually mounted on the trailer are ST225/75R15/D inflated to 65 PSI. As such, these trailers fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims and Motor Home/Recreation Vehicle Trailer Load Carrying Capacity Information for Motor Vehicles with a GVWR of 4,536 Kilograms (10,000 Pounds) or Less.
What should I do if I have this product?
Forest River will send new labels to dealers and owners with the correct tire information, free of charge. The recall began on January 19, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-206-593-4005. Forest River's number for this recall is 59-12232014.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VIBE. Model: VBT272BHS.