Forest River recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2018 Prime Time recreational trailers, models WCF32WB, WCF34WB, and WCF37WB. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the Federal Placard is listed as 6,160lbs when the axle is only rated for 6,000lbs. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
What could happen
The incorrect GAWR may cause the vehicle to be overloaded and the axle to fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect Federal Placard and Cargo Carrying Capacity label, free of charge. The recall began on September 8, 2017. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-642-0432. Forest River's number for this recall is 61-0506.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Prime Time 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 17V514000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 18, 2017
- Owners notified
- Sep 8, 2017
- Vehicles or items affected
- 33
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 29, 2017 to Aug 11, 2017
- Part
- Equipment › Other › Labels
- Maker's own recall number
- 61-0506
- 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
- Coachmen / Forest River recall: Suspension Sep 13, 2018
- Forest River recall: Equipment Jun 19, 2018
- Forest River recall: Equipment Jun 19, 2018
- Forest River recall: Equipment Apr 27, 2018
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.