Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014-2016 Vengeance Trailers, Model Numbers Vgf377V, Vgf378V, Vgf394V13, Vgf396V, Bwzvgf377V, Bwzvgf394V13, Bwzvgf378V, And Bwzvgf396V. The Affected Trailers May Be Equipped With Incorrect Certification Labels That State The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr) Is 18,500 Pounds When The Actual Gvwr Is 18,000 Pounds. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of The Code Of Federal Regulations Number 567, “Certification.”
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
VENGEANCE
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
15V299000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
The Incorrect Gvwr On The Labels May Result In The Vehicle Operator Over Loading The Vehicle Which Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Forest River Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Install A New Corrected Label, Free Of Charge. The Recall Is Expected To Begin In June 2015. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-260-593-4005. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 17B-05132015-0036.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20140807
End Of Manufacture
20150512
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
361
Date Owners Notified
20150619
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20150520
Make Campaign Number
17B-05132015-0036
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567