Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain 2018 Sandpiper And Sierra Recreational Trailers. The Federal Placard May Incorrectly Indicate The Recommended Tire Pressure To Be 110Psi, However, The Actual Tire Pressure Should Be 95Psi. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 110, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims,” And These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of 49 Cfr Part 567, “Certification.”
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
SANDPIPER
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
17V808000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
If The Tires Are Inflated Incorrectly To 110Psi, It Can Cause Premature Wear Of The Tire, Potentially Causing A Loss Of Control And Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Forest River Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A Corrected Federal Placard, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On January 2, 2018. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-574-534-4574. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 03-0599.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20170912
End Of Manufacture
20171121
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
25
Date Owners Notified
20180102
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20171215
Make Campaign Number
03-0599
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
110