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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V060000

2017 Forest River Xlr — Equipment: other: labels

Published February 1, 2017 · Recall initiated: January 26, 2017

Summary

NHTSA records recall 17V060000, published February 1, 2017 and initiated January 26, 2017. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2017 Forest River Xlr — Equipment: other: labels.

What's the hazard

Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 XLR fifth-wheel recreational vehicles. These vehicles have a Federal Placard that identifies the vehicle as a "Travel Trailer" when the placard should state "Fifth-Wheel." Also, the VIN does not correspond to the type of vehicle. 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 new corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0132016-0312.

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Recall details

Brand
FOREST RIVER
Model
XLR
Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Lot
2017 FOREST RIVER XLR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2017 Forest River Xlr — Equipment: other: labels recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V060000 on February 1, 2017. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 XLR fifth-wheel recreational vehicles. These vehicles have a Federal Placard that identifies the vehicle as a "Travel Trailer" when the placard should state "Fifth-Wheel." Also, the VIN does not correspond to the type of vehicle. 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 new corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0132016-0312.

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)