FOREST RIVER SALEM 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V218000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-04-18 | 2017-03-31 | 2017-04-03 |
Production Dates: 2016-09-28 - 2017-03-27
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 27-03292017-0362
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2017 Salem and Wildwood recreational vehicles. The Federal Placard on these vehicles incorrectly lists the Gross Axle Weight Rating capacity "GAWR" being 5,080 lbs, when the axles actually have a capacity of 4,400 lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The incorrect GAWR may result in the vehicle being overloaded, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a new Federal Placard with the correct GAWR, free of charge. The recall began on April 18, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 27-03292017-0362.
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.
