2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM RECALL - #16V787000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Salem recreational trailers, model SMT186RB, manufactured October 13, 2016 through October 21, 2016 and model year 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT186RB, manufactured October 7, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The Federal Placard Label and the VIN incorrectly states that the vehicle has two axles, while the vehicle is only equipped with one axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM |
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| Manufacturer |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
10/13/2016 - 10/21/2016 |
| Recalled on |
10/28/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Forest River, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/22/2016 |
| # Affected |
92 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
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| Description |
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain model year 2017 Salem recreational trailers, model SMT186RB, manufactured October 13, 2016 through October 21, 2016 and model year 2017 Wildwood recreational trailers, model WDT186RB, manufactured October 7, 2016, through October 21, 2016. The Federal Placard Label and the VIN incorrectly states that the vehicle has two axles, while the vehicle is only equipped with one axle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." |
| Consequences |
If the owner follows the information on the Federal Placard Label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Certificate of Origin, Federal Placard and VIN plate for each trailer, free of charge. The recall began on November 22, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-1251. Forest River's number for this recall is 6-10252016-0262. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM Recall for TIRES
2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER, LPG SYSTEMS
2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM Recall for TIRES
2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM Recall for EQUIPMENT
2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM Recall for EQUIPMENT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
2017 FOREST RIVER SALEM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY
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