American Fastback recall: Structure
What is wrong
Erwin Hymer Group USA LP dba American Fastbacks (American Fastbacks) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Badlands, Force Recon, Stryker, and Defcon models of modified-Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles may be between 400 and 600 pounds above the allowable Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) due to the replacement parts that were installed on the vehicle which increased the overall weight.
What could happen
The excessive weight can negatively impact the vehicle stability, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
American Fastbacks has notified owners, and the manufacturer will repurchase the vehicles from owners. The recall began April 18, 2019. Owners may contact Erwin Hymer customer service at 1-844-533-7997 extension 301.
Vehicles covered
- American Fastback Badlands 2017–2018
- American Fastback Defcon 2017–2018
- American Fastback Force Recon 2017–2018
- American Fastback Stryker 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V190000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ehg USA Lp Dba American Fastbacks
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 7, 2019
- Owners notified
- Apr 18, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 156
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 8, 2018 to Dec 21, 2018
- Part
- Structure
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.
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.