Forest River recall: Equipment

What is wrong

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."

What could happen

With the incorrect information, the operator may attempt to tow the vehicle incorrectly, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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.

Vehicles covered

• Forest River Xlr 2017

Facts

NHTSA recall number

17V060000

Type

Vehicle

Filed by

Forest River, Inc.

Reported to NHTSA

Jan 26, 2017

Owners notified

Feb 22, 2017

Vehicles or items affected

6

Started by

The manufacturer

Built

Oct 31, 2016 to Jan 5, 2017

Part

Equipment › Other › Labels

Maker's own recall number

45-0132016-0312

Safety standard

FMVSS 567

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.

Other recalls for the same vehicles

• Forest River recall: Wheels Nov 26, 2019
• Forest River recall: Equipment Jan 23, 2019
• Coachmen / Forest River recall: Suspension Sep 13, 2018
• Coachmen / Forest River recall: Equipment Aug 13, 2018
• Coachmen / Forest River recall: Equipment Jan 12, 2018
• Cargo Mate / Coachmen / Continental Cargo and more recall: Equipment Nov 22, 2017

To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.