5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2015-12-23
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain model year 2016 prime time recreational trailers, models fht2614x, fht2910 and fht2912x, manufactured september 14, 2015, to december 17, 2015. The affected vehicles may be equipped with a federal placard that lists an incorrect tire size of st225/75r15 load range e, when the correct tire size is st225/75r15 load range d. The actual tires installed on the trailer have a maximum tire pressure lower than what the placard lists and may be overinflated if filled per the placard specifications. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, certification.
Consequence
Over inflated tires may result in sudden tire failure and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners and will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on february 17, 2016. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-3001. Forest river's number for this recall is 49-12182015-0124.
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 - TIRES
Posted on: 2018-06-21
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2018 forest river prime time recreational trailers. The federal placard incorrectly states that the tire pressure should be 65psi when the correct tire pressure is 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 tire information may cause the operator to underinflate the tire, leading to premature tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners and will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on july 24, 2018. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest river's number for this recall is 48-0756.
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 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2018-06-21
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2018 forest river prime time recreational trailers. The federal placard incorrectly states that the tire pressure should be 65psi when the correct tire pressure is 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 tire information may cause the operator to underinflate the tire, leading to premature tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners and will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on july 24, 2018. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest river's number for this recall is 48-0756.
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 - TIRES
Posted on: 2018-06-21
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2018 forest river prime time recreational trailers. The federal placard incorrectly states that the tire pressure should be 65psi when the correct tire pressure is 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 tire information may cause the operator to underinflate the tire, leading to premature tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners and will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on july 24, 2018. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest river's number for this recall is 48-0756.
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:OTHER:LABELS
Posted on: 2018-06-21
Description
Forest river, inc. (forest river) is recalling certain 2016-2018 forest river prime time recreational trailers. The federal placard incorrectly states that the tire pressure should be 65psi when the correct tire pressure is 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 tire information may cause the operator to underinflate the tire, leading to premature tire wear and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Forest river will notify owners and will provide a corrected federal placard, free of charge. The recall began on july 24, 2018. Owners may contact forest river customer service at 1-574-862-1025. Forest river's number for this recall is 48-0756.
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.