Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain 2019 Coachmen Viking Recreational Trailers, Models T17Bhs And T17Fqs. The Federal Placard States That The Tires Have An Inflation Pressure Of 65 Psi, When The Tires Actually Require 75 Psi. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 110, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims.”
Make Of Vehicle
Coachmen
Model Of Vehicle
VIKING
Year
2019
Recall Campaign Number
18V334000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
The Incorrect Placard Could Cause The Operator To Underinflate The Tires, Possibly Causing Tire Failure, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Forest River Has Notified Owners And Provided A Corrected Federal Placard, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began May 31, 2018. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-269-467-8281. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 121-0734.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20180424
End Of Manufacture
20180515
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
23
Date Owners Notified
20180531
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20180521
Make Campaign Number
121-0734
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
110