NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V218000
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Published April 3, 2017 · Recall initiated: March 31, 2017
What's the hazard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity (GAWR) being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a capacity of 4,400 lbs. 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 new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-03292017-0362.
Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- WILDWOOD
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2017 FOREST RIVER WILDWOOD | 2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US