Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2018 Salem, Wildwood, Xlr, Sanibel, Wildcat, Vengeance, Chaparral Lite And Columbus Recreational Trailers. The Federal Placard May InAccurately List The Tire And Rim Combinations That Are Installed On The Trailers. Additionally, The Gross Axle Weight Rating (Gawr) And The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (Gvwr) Information May Be Incorrect. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (Fmvss) Number 110, “Tire SeleCTIon And Rims,” And 49 Cfr Part 567, “Certification.”
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
VENGEANCE
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
17V282000
Component Description
Tires
Effect Of Defect
The Incorrect Information May Cause The Operator To Install An Incorrect Replacement Rim Or Tire, Overinflate The Tire, Or Overload The Vehicle, All Scenarios That May Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Forest River Will Notify Owners And Will Provide A Corrected Federal Placard, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On May 17, 2017. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-800-348-7440. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 51-04242017-0393.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20161123
End Of Manufacture
20170420
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
71
Date Owners Notified
20170517
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20170426
Make Campaign Number
51-04242017-0393
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
110