FOREST RIVER SALEM 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V787000

Make Model Year
FOREST RIVER SALEM 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-11-22 2016-10-28 2016-10-28

Production Dates: 2016-10-13 - 2016-10-21

Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 6-10252016-0262

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 92

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

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."

Consequence

If the owner follows the information on the Federal Placard Label, the operator may overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.