2 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Posted on: 2018-02-26
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2018 forest river xlr toyhauler recreational trailers, models xlt25kw, xlt25kw-w, xlt28kw and xlt28kw-w. The safety chains on these vehicles do not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the trailer.
Consequence
If the trailer becomes uncoupled, the existing safety chains may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with chains that exceed the vehicle's gvwr, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin april 23, 2018. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest river's number for this recall is 45-0645.
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.
DEFECT #2 - EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER
Posted on: 2018-02-26
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2018 forest river xlr toyhauler recreational trailers, models xlt25kw, xlt25kw-w, xlt28kw and xlt28kw-w. The safety chains on these vehicles do not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) of the trailer.
Consequence
If the trailer becomes uncoupled, the existing safety chains may fail, allowing the trailer to separate from the tow vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the safety chains with chains that exceed the vehicle's gvwr, free of charge. The recall began on march 13, 2018. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest river's number for this recall is 45-0645.
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.