2018 Forest River Forester — Equipment: other: labels
Published October 3, 2017 · Recall initiated: October 2, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V612000, published October 3, 2017 and initiated October 2, 2017. Recalling firm: Forest River, Inc.; 2018 Forest River Forester — Equipment: other: labels.
What's the hazard
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forester motorhomes, model FRC3271SF. The Federal Placard may inaccurately state that the vehicle has single rear wheels and tires, when the vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels and tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other than Passenger Cars" and 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 Placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-0528.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FOREST RIVER
- Model
- FORESTER
- Manufacturer
- Forest River, Inc.
- Lot
- 2018 FOREST RIVER FORESTER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Forest River Forester — Equipment: other: labels recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V612000 on October 3, 2017. Reported hazard: Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Forester motorhomes, model FRC3271SF. The Federal Placard may inaccurately state that the vehicle has single rear wheels and tires, when the vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels and tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other than Passenger Cars" and 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 Placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-0528.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FOREST RIVER. Model: FORESTER.