FOREST RIVER SALEM 2016: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V645000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER SALEM 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-26 2015-10-13 2015-10-13

Production Dates: 2015-06-02 - 2015-10-06

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 19-10082015-0093

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 78

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2016 Salem recreational trailers manufactured June 2, 2015, to October 6, 2015 and 2015 Wildwood recreational trailers manufactured June 3, 2015, to October 1, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the tire and wheel placard incorrectly states the wheel rim and tire size. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

If the incorrect tire and rim is installed, there may be instability of the vehicle when towing, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Forest River will notify owners and will provide a corrected tire placard, free of charge. The recall began on October 26, 2015. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-800-453-6064. Forest River's recall number is 19-10082015-0093.

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.