FOREST RIVER WILDCAT 2016: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V059000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FOREST RIVER | WILDCAT | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-02-19 | 2016-02-03 | 2016-02-03 |
Production Dates: 2015-09-25 - 2016-01-20
Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23-01262016-0131
Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 52
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain model year 2016 Wildcat recreational trailers, models WCF28SGX, WCF29RKP, WCF29RLX, and WCF31SAX, manufactured from September 25, 2015, through January 20, 2016. The affected vehicles may have been produced with an incorrect Federal placard that has an improperly reduced Gross Axle Weight Rating "GAWR" of 3500lbs. The correct GAWR is 5200lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Incorrect Federal Placard information such as the Gross Axle Weight Rating could lead to reduced handling of the vehicle, potentially leading to loss of control or a crash.
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will provide a corrected Federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2016. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-862-2071. Forest River's number for this recall is 23-01262016-0131.
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.
