2016 Forest River Wildcat — Equipment: other: labels
Published February 3, 2016 · Recall initiated: February 3, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V059000, published February 3, 2016. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2016 Forest River Wildcat — Equipment: other: labels.
What's the hazard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Wildcat recreational trailers, models WCF28SGX, WCF29RKP, WCF29RLX, and WCF31SAX, manufactured from September 25, 2015, through January 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been produced with an incorrect Federal placard that has an improperly reduced Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 3500lbs. The correct GAWR is 5200lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification.
What to do
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected Federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-2071. Forest River's number for this recall is 23-01262016-0131.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- WILDCAT
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2016 FOREST RIVER WILDCAT
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Forest River Wildcat — Equipment: other: labels recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V059000 on February 3, 2016. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2016 Wildcat recreational trailers, models WCF28SGX, WCF29RKP, WCF29RLX, and WCF31SAX, manufactured from September 25, 2015, through January 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been produced with an incorrect Federal placard that has an improperly reduced Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) of 3500lbs. The correct GAWR is 5200lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification.
What should I do if I have this product?
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected Federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-2071. Forest River's number for this recall is 23-01262016-0131.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: WILDCAT.