Defect Description For Recall
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2017 Xlr Recreational Trailers, Models Xlf413Amp, Xlf422Amp, Wzxlf422Amp And Xlf380Amp, Manufactured September 29, 2016, To November 8, 2016. The Affected Vehicles May Be Equipped With An Incorrect Federal Placard That Does Not Indicate That The Vehicle Has A Third Axle. As Such, These Vehicles Fail To Comply With The Requirements Of 49 Cfr Part 567, “Certification.”
Make Of Vehicle
FOREST RIVER
Model Of Vehicle
XLR TOYHAULER
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
16V846000
Component Description
Equipment:Other:Labels
Effect Of Defect
If The Federal Placard Is Missing The Correct Axle Information, The Operator May Overload The Trailer, Causing A Loss Of A Vehicle 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 December 1, 2016. Owners May Contact Forest River Customer Service At 1-574-642-0432. Forest River’S Number For This Recall Is 45-11122016-0272.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20160929
End Of Manufacture
20161108
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
5
Date Owners Notified
20161201
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Forest River, Inc.
Date Report Received
20161122
Make Campaign Number
45-11122016-0272
Part Number
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
567