Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2017 Spartan Toyhaulers, Model Stf3712X, Manufactured March 31, 2016, To June 17, 2016. The Federal Certification Label Incorrectly States That The Vehicle Has A Third Axle With Two Extra Tires, However, The Vehicle Is Only Equipped With Two Axles And Four Tires. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of 49 Cfr Part 567, “Certification.”
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
16V466000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
If The Owner Follows The Information On The Federal Placard Label, The Operator May Overload The Vehicle, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Forest River Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install Corrected Federal Placards, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On July 27, 2016. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-574-862-3033. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 61-03032016-0211.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20160331
End Of Manufacture
20160617
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11
Date Owners Notified
20160727
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20160627
Make Campaign Number
61-03032016-0211
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567