2017 Forest River Salem | 2017 Forest River Wildwood — Equipment: other: labels
Published October 28, 2016 · Recall initiated: October 28, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V787000, published October 28, 2016. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2017 Forest River Salem | 2017 Forest River Wildwood — Equipment: other: labels.
What's the hazard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Salem recreational trailers, model SMT186RB, manufactured October 13, 2016 through October 21, 2016 and model year 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT186RB, manufactured October 7, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The Federal Placard Label and the VIN incorrectly states that the vehicle has two axles, while the vehicle is only equipped with one axle. 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 will provide a corrected Certificate of Origin, Federal Placard and VIN plate for each trailer, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-1251. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-10252016-0262.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- SALEM
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM | 2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2017 Forest River Salem | 2017 Forest River Wildwood — Equipment: other: labels recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V787000 on October 28, 2016. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Salem recreational trailers, model SMT186RB, manufactured October 13, 2016 through October 21, 2016 and model year 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT186RB, manufactured October 7, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The Federal Placard Label and the VIN incorrectly states that the vehicle has two axles, while the vehicle is only equipped with one axle. 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 will provide a corrected Certificate of Origin, Federal Placard and VIN plate for each trailer, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-1251. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-10252016-0262.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: SALEM.