AMERICAN FASTBACK DEFCON 2017: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V190000

Make Model Year
AMERICAN FASTBACK DEFCON 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2019-04-18 2019-03-07 2019-03-12

Production Dates: 2018-01-08 - 2018-12-21

Manufacturers Involved: EHG USA LP dba American Fastbacks

Component: STRUCTURE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 156

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks "American Fastbacks" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Badlands, Force Recon, Stryker, and Defcon models of modified-Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may be between 400 and 600 pounds above the allowable Gross Vehicle Weight Rating "GVWR" due to the replacement parts that were installed on the vehicle which increased the overall weight.

Consequence

The excessive weight can negatively impact the vehicle stability, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

American Fastbacks has notified owners, and the manufacturer will repurchase the vehicles from owners. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301.

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.