FOREST RIVER REFLECTION 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| Make : FOREST RIVER | Model : REFLECTION | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2014-11-12 - 2016-09-22 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V717000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2016-10-28 | Date Received by ODI: 2016-10-07 | Date Added to Database: 2016-10-07 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Grand Design RV, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 910007 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 480 | ||
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Summary:
Grand Design RV, LLC "Grand Design" is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Reflection recreational trailers, model 357BHS and 367BHS, manufactured November 12, 2014, to September 22, 2016. The affected vehicles have an incorrect Gross Axle Weight Rating "GAWR" on the Federal Certification Label, stating a GAWR of 7,000 lbs when the actual GAWR is 6,400 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." |
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Consequence:
If the operator loads the vehicle to the GAWR on the label, it can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Grand Design will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Certification Label, free of charge. Owners will also have the option to replace the Certification Label themselves, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Grand Design customer service at 1-574-825-9679. Grand Design's number for this recall is 910007. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567 | |
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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. |
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