5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - TIRES
Posted on: 2017-05-11
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 xlr toyhauler trailers, model xlt26hfs. The federal placard incorrectly states that the rear tire pressure should be 50psi, when the tires should actually be inflated to 80psi. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, tire selection and rims.
Consequence
The incorrect information may cause the operator to underinflate the tire, potentially causing tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected federal placard, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on july 3, 2017. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest river's number for this recall is 45-05032017-0398.
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:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2017-05-11
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2017 xlr toyhauler trailers, model xlt26hfs. The federal placard incorrectly states that the rear tire pressure should be 50psi, when the tires should actually be inflated to 80psi. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 110, tire selection and rims.
Consequence
The incorrect information may cause the operator to underinflate the tire, potentially causing tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected federal placard, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on july 3, 2017. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest river's number for this recall is 45-05032017-0398.
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 #3 - STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
Posted on: 2017-01-05
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2017 xlr toyhauler and prime time spartan recreational fifth-wheel vehicles manufactured august 21, 2016, to december 12, 2016. The affected vehicles have rear cargo door hinges with welds on the hinge pin and hinge plate that may be insufficient, and as a result, the top of the door may swing down with more force than normal.
Consequence
The hinge pin may separate from the hinge plate, leading the side of the door to shift. This condition could cause the springs to lift off the hinged end of the door and could cause the top of the door to swing down with more force than normal, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ramp door hinge, free of charge. The recall began on february 22, 2017. For more information, xlr owners may call 1-574-642-0432 and spartan owners may call 1-574-862-1025. Forest river's number for this recall is 51-12312016-0310.
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 #4 - 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 #5 - 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.