FOREST RIVER FORESTER 2018: WHEELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V612000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER FORESTER 2018
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-10-18 2017-10-02 2017-10-03

Production Dates: 2017-05-31 - 2017-07-26

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 34-0528

Component: WHEELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 120

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2018 Forester motorhomes, model FRC3271SF. The Federal Placard may inaccurately state that the vehicle has single rear wheels and tires, when the vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels and tires. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other than Passenger Cars" and fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

The Federal Placards may cause the operator to not properly maintain the tires and/or wheels. Failure to maintain the tires may lead to improper handling, potentially increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected Placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-206-7600. Forest River's number for this recall is 34-0528.

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.