SPARTAN XLR 2017: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
| Make : SPARTAN | Model : XLR | Year : 2017 |
| Build Dates : 2016-10-31 - 2017-01-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V060000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-02-22 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-01-26 | Date Added to Database: 2017-02-01 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Forest River, Inc. | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 45-0132016-0312 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 6 | ||
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Summary:
Forest River, Inc. "Forest River" is recalling certain 2017 XLR fifth-wheel recreational vehicles. These vehicles have a Federal Placard that identifies the vehicle as a "Travel Trailer" when the placard should state "Fifth-Wheel." Also, the VIN does not correspond to the type of vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification." |
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Consequence:
With the incorrect information, the operator may attempt to tow the vehicle incorrectly, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Forest River will notify owners, and will provide a new corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began on February 22, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 45-0132016-0312. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567 | |
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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. |
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