FOREST RIVER SALEM 2018: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V484000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | SALEM | 2018 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-08-04 | 2017-08-02 | 2017-08-03 |
Production Dates: 2017-07-26 - 2017-07-28
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 63-07312017-0485
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2018 Salem and Wildwood recreational trailers. The Federal Placards on these vehicles may state an incorrect weight of the trailer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
An incorrect weight on the label may affect how the operator loads the vehicle, impacting the handling and increasing the risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected Federal Placard with correct weight and cargo carrying capacity, free of charge. The recall began August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-534-4058. Forest River's number for this recall is 63-07312017-0485.
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.
