Forest River recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Forest River, Inc. (Forest River) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Coachment Crossfit vehicles. The Federal Placards on these vehicles incorrectly list a rear axle Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) that exceeds the GAWR assigned by the chassis manufacturer.
What could happen
The incorrect GAWR may cause the operator to overload the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Forest River has notified owners and provided a corrected Federal Placard, free of charge. The recall began April 25, 2018. Owners may contact Forest River customer service at 1-574-825-8590. Forest River's number for this recall is 225-0699.
Vehicles covered
- Forest River Crossfit 2017–2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V233000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Forest River, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 16, 2018
- Owners notified
- Apr 25, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 201
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 6, 2017 to Apr 2, 2018
- Part
- Equipment › Other › Labels
- Maker's own recall number
- 225-0699
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: Electrical system Feb 21, 2018
- Forest River / Glaval / Starcraft recall: Power train Jul 6, 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.