FOREST RIVER WILDCAT 2014: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V077000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | WILDCAT | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-04-09 | 2014-02-27 | 2014-02-28 |
Production Dates: 2013-10-25 - 2014-01-24
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 49
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567
Forest River, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2014 Wildcat recreational vehicles manufactured October 25, 2013, through January 24, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the Federal Certification Tag incorrectly states that the gross vehicle weight rating "GVWR" is 15,500 pounds instead of the correct GVWR of 12,330 pounds. As such, the vehicle does not conform to Part 567, "Certification."
As a result, the trailer may be loaded beyond the specified weight rating which may cause a tire or suspension failure leading to poor vehicle handling and an increased risk of a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will install a new certification label with the correct information. The recall began on April 9, 2014. Customers may contact Forest River Wildcat Customer Service and Warranty Department at 1-574-206-7600.
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.
